Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Bombs (Printable version)
Golden, handheld bites of buffalo-seasoned chicken and melted mozzarella — ideal for sharing on game day.
# Ingredient list:
→ Chicken & Sauce
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/3 cup Buffalo wing sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
→ Cheese
05 - 12 small mozzarella balls (bocconcini) or 12 cubes, about 1 inch each
→ Dough
06 - 1 package (16 ounces) refrigerated biscuit dough or pizza dough, divided into 12 pieces
→ Topping
07 - 2 tablespoons melted butter
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine shredded chicken, Buffalo wing sauce, softened cream cheese, and chopped chives.
03 - Flatten each piece of biscuit or pizza dough into a 3-inch round.
04 - Add 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture and 1 mozzarella ball to the center of each dough circle.
05 - Gather and pinch the dough securely around the filling and form into a smooth ball. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Mix melted butter with garlic powder and dried parsley. Brush the surface of each bomb with the butter mixture using a pastry brush.
07 - Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
08 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm, accompanied by ranch or blue cheese dipping sauce if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The molten mozzarella surprise hiding in each bite makes everyone grin like they’re in on a secret.
- These are wildly easy to throw together and guaranteed to disappear faster than the half-time whistle.
02 -
- If you don’t pinch the dough tight enough at the bottom, the cheese will sneak out and leave you with empty pockets.
- Tossing the chicken with sauce while it’s still a little warm helps the flavors meld and spread more evenly.
03 -
- Chilling the cheese briefly before assembly keeps it from melting out too soon.
- Brushing with butter right after baking makes them extra glossy and irresistible.