That sounds epically delicious. Let’s break down a recipe for Buffalo Chicken Bacon Loaded Mozzarella Bombs—these are cheesy, spicy, savory, and perfect for game day or indulgent snacking.
🔥 Buffalo Chicken Bacon Loaded Mozzarella Bombs
🧀 What They Are:
Soft, golden dough balls stuffed with:
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Spicy Buffalo chicken
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Crispy bacon
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Gooey mozzarella cheese
Then brushed with garlic butter, baked (or air-fried), and optionally served with ranch or blue cheese for dipping.
📝 Ingredients
For the Filling:
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1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
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¼ cup Buffalo sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
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½ cup cream cheese (softened)
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½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
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6 strips crispy bacon, crumbled
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1 cup shredded mozzarella or mozzarella cubes
For the Dough:
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1 can refrigerated biscuit dough or pizza dough
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(or make homemade if you’re feeling fancy)
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For Topping:
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2 tbsp butter, melted
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tsp parsley flakes
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Optional: Parmesan sprinkle
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
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Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Or prep air fryer to 360°F.
2. Make the Filling
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Mix chicken, Buffalo sauce, cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and mozzarella in a bowl until well combined.
3. Prepare the Dough
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Flatten each biscuit or dough piece into a small circle (~3 inches wide).
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Scoop ~1 to 1½ tbsp of the filling into the center of each.
4. Form the Bombs
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Carefully bring the edges of the dough up and pinch to seal. Roll gently into a ball.
5. Bake
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Place seam-side down on a lined baking sheet (or in air fryer basket).
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Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
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Air fryer: ~10–12 minutes, but watch closely.
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6. Brush with Garlic Butter
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Combine melted butter, garlic, and parsley. Brush over hot bombs.
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Optional: sprinkle a bit of Parmesan on top.
7. Serve Hot
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Serve with ranch, blue cheese dressing, or even more Buffalo sauce for dipping