I made these bacon cheeseburger pizza balls with just the basic things you would find on a cheeseburger: meat, cheese and the lovely addition of bacon! Instead of adding onions, I put onion powder so my kids would like them. I like having tomatoes on my cheeseburgers so I might have to try putting them on next time I make these. Other toppings could include a piece of American cheese or even pepper jack cheese. I left the pickles on the outside to keep them cold and crunchy.
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Flatten refrigerator biscuits to about 3 1/2 inches across. I used Pillsbury Buttermilk Biscuits that come in a 4 pack. Top them with shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded cheddar cheese and browned hamburger pieces. I used precooked beef crumbles that are meant to be used as pizza toppings. Next, I added bacon bits. The bacon bits were precooked, but I microwaved them for about 30 seconds to make them more crispy. Then, add a little more cheese, if desired, and sprinkle with some black pepper and onion powder.
Gather the edges up around the toppings. I had to stretch the dough a bit to get it to come together. Just don’t stretch too much or the dough will tear. Then, pinch together at the top.
Place the pizza balls into a greased pie pan with the seams (or pinched side) on the bottom. Brush the tops with a beaten egg white.
Sprinkle the tops with grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 425°F for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Bacon cheeseburger pizza balls have to be served with pickle slices, ketchup and french fries, right? They taste so good with a slice of a pickle and a dab of ketchup on each bite. I made these for an after school snack for my kids, but if you want to make them for a larger crowd or for a meal, just increase the number of pizza balls you make and put them into a 9×13″ pan instead of a pie pan.
- 10 refrigerator biscuits
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup browned hamburger pieces
- 1/4 cup crispy bacon bits
- Black pepper
- Onion powder
- Egg white beaten
- Parmesan cheese grated
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Flatten the refrigerator biscuits and top them with shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, browned hamburger pieces and bacon bits.
- Then, add a little more cheese, if desired, and sprinkle with some black pepper and onion powder.
- Gather the edges up around the toppings and pinch together at the top. Place the pizza balls into a greased pie pan with the seam on the bottom.
- Brush the tops with a beaten egg white.
- Sprinkle the tops with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 425°F for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve with pickle slices and ketchup.
Kim says
May 13, 2015 at 8:42 pmI am going to make these for dinner this weekend
Restaurants Lancashire says
December 1, 2014 at 2:27 amI made this recipe as directed the first time and it was wonderful.I love this bacon cheese burger pizza balls .nice idea.thanks for sharing with us..
Ruth says
September 18, 2014 at 12:12 pmI wonder….I have a biscuit recipe that actually requires the biscuits to be frozen before cooking (minimum 1hr freeze, I’ve frozen them for up to several weeks for easy breakfast biscuits), I wonder if it would work with this to create a freeze-able “cook when ready” snack….
Kate says
April 26, 2014 at 3:43 pmI think a baking powder biscuit recipe would work too – and it would be cheaper. I use the one in Joy of Cooking, but I found a recipe online here:
http://www.canadianliving.com/food/baking_powder_biscuits.php
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
January 17, 2014 at 6:44 pmThese are such a fun dinner idea, Tonia…..any way you can switch it up is great when there are kids involved!!
Camilla says
January 16, 2014 at 3:09 pmHi
Just for us foreigners, whats is refrigerator bisquit dough? Do Young have a recepie for the dough? Don’t Think we Can buy that here In DK 🙂
DIM - Did it myself says
January 19, 2014 at 1:50 amI will try today with pizza dough preparation as in Belgium we don’t have refrigerator biscuit dough.
Tonia says
January 19, 2014 at 8:28 amWonderful! I hope you enjoy them!
DIM - Did it myself says
January 19, 2014 at 2:15 pmIt works perfectly well. I did my dough with my bread machine.
It was quite dry so I’ll put more cheese next time and won’t forget the oignons and the hamburger stuff.
Kim says
May 13, 2015 at 8:43 pmgoing try these this weekend they look so good and my family will eat them
Tonia says
January 19, 2014 at 8:33 amHi Camilla,
You are right! Pillsbury doesn’t sell their dough in other countries. When I visited the Pillsbury test kitchens, that is something I brought up to them. So, hopefully, one day they will! I would suggest using a light pizza dough instead.
~Tonia
Trina Lyn says
September 3, 2013 at 10:42 amMaking this recipe tonight for dinner. Love your style here at Gunny sack… the whole series of pizza balls/ect has been awesome. We tried your cheese bombs last week and they were indeed the bomb. lol. thanks for the ideas! 🙂
Tonia says
September 3, 2013 at 11:55 amThanks so very much Trina! I am delighted to hear that they turned out for you.
Joy says
July 22, 2013 at 5:02 pmI bet these would be good with left over turkey as well with a little stuffing mixed in. If I try that I’ll stop back and let you know.
maria rojas says
February 17, 2013 at 4:54 amso this looks so good but my question would be do i have to bake them in a glass pie pan or can it be an aluminium foil one or can i even use a cookie sheet…does it really matter for this recipe?…i dont want to take a chance and mess them up lol
Tonia L says
February 17, 2013 at 2:10 pmI don’t think it matters what kind of pan but the baking time might change so just keep an eye on them. I’ve never tried using a cookie sheet but the following pizza biscuit wreath recipe by Pillsbury says to use a cookie sheet so it should work just fine! http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/pizza-biscuit-wreath/5c1b1c8a-3006-46d3-a3e6-fb5e30a7d845?p=1
maria rojas says
February 18, 2013 at 3:55 pmthanks gonna try cooking them today! my 2 toddlers will love them 🙂
Sherry VanNess says
February 17, 2013 at 12:47 amJust made them but put a Philly spin on it! Used Cheese Whiz and Cheesesteak! Really good! My family loved them. Thanks!
Tonia L says
February 17, 2013 at 2:03 pmSounds excellent! I will have to give that one a try! Thank for sharing!
No Drama Mama says
February 16, 2013 at 7:51 pmmaking for a party tomorrow… to distinguish between the pizza and the burger rolls… i am sprinking the burger rolls with sesame seeds. cant wait.
Tonia L says
February 16, 2013 at 9:37 pmFantastic idea! I hope everyone enjoys them!
M.J. Powell says
February 13, 2013 at 7:17 pmOh yum!! These looks so good!!
We would like to invite you to link up with us at our party. It goes live tonight: http://thebusybhive.blogspot.com/
Thanks!!
The Busy Bee’s,
Myrna and Joye.
Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles says
February 5, 2013 at 2:40 pmCan I have so now! Oh man, these made me HUNGRY! Great…now this is all I want, I must make them 🙂
Tonia L says
February 5, 2013 at 7:01 pmThanks Lyuba! Give them a try this weekend when things slow down a bit!
Carmen Smith says
February 3, 2013 at 7:21 pmGreat idea! Another idea for leftover ground beef, and the kids will love them. can’t wait to try!mi
Carmen Smith says
February 3, 2013 at 7:20 pmGreat idea! Another idea for leftover ground beef, and the kids will love them. can’t wait to try!mi
Tonia L says
February 3, 2013 at 11:38 pmGood idea Carmen! The kids could even help you make them!
Liz Fourez says
February 3, 2013 at 5:20 amDefinitely saving this to try! I’m sure my family will love it! Thanks for sharing : )
Love Always,
Liz
Tonia L says
February 3, 2013 at 11:37 pmThanks Liz!
TidyMom says
February 3, 2013 at 3:09 amThanks for linking up! these look delicious!
I featured your post in my wrap up! http://tidymom.net/2013/super-bowl-recipes-party-ideas/
Have a great weekend!
Tonia L says
February 3, 2013 at 4:08 amThank you so much Cheryl! I am delighted to be included in your wrap up!
Rebecca @ Herons Crafts says
January 30, 2013 at 6:54 pmThese look so delicious! Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog! I am your newest follower!
Tonia L says
January 30, 2013 at 7:17 pmThanks Rebecca! I am happy to have you here!
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
January 30, 2013 at 6:03 pmJust when I think it couldn’t get any better than pizza balls, you give us these! These sound absolutely amazing. I can’t wait to try them.
Tonia L says
January 30, 2013 at 7:16 pmYay! Let me know how they turn out!
Ali @craftyWImama says
January 30, 2013 at 1:50 pmYum! I’m trying to put together a ton of freezer meals for when I start a new job, and won’t have time to cook, and these are perfect!
Thanks for sharing such delicious photos 🙂
Tonia L says
January 30, 2013 at 2:50 pmGreat idea Ali! Are you going to be sharing any of your freezer meals? I’m always curious about what kind of meals work good for freezing.
Ali @craftyWImama says
January 30, 2013 at 3:34 pmYes indeed! I’m doing a whole weeks worth of cooking and prepping, and working on a post about the adventure 🙂 Hoping to be done with round 1 by Sunday. Then onto round 2, which I think these cheeseburger balls will need to be added to!