Golden, gooey, and flavor-packed, cheesy taco bombs combine everything you love about tacos with the comforting warmth of baked biscuits. Perfect as a party appetizer or a fun weeknight dinner.
Each bite bursts with seasoned beef and melty cheese, wrapped in fluffy biscuit dough and brushed with a garlic taco butter that bakes to crispy perfection. These taco bombs will disappear fast!
Main Players in Cheesy Taco Bombs
- Ground beef – The hearty, savory base seasoned with classic taco spices.
- Taco seasoning – Adds bold, familiar Tex-Mex flavor to the meat and garlic butter.
- Salsa – Infuses the filling with tangy depth and a hint of spice.
- Refrigerated biscuits – Soft, buttery dough that encases the filling and bakes up golden.
- Mild cheddar cheese – Melts beautifully inside the bombs, delivering that essential cheesy pull.
- Butter – Brushed on top for rich flavor and crispiness.
- Garlic powder – Blends with butter for a savory, aromatic topping.
Let’s Make These Cheesy Taco Bombs!
Start by browning ground beef in a skillet until fully cooked, then stir in taco seasoning and salsa to create a rich, meaty filling.
While the mixture cools slightly, roll out each biscuit into a thin round. Layer shredded cheddar cheese and a scoop of taco meat in the center.
Seal each biscuit into a ball by pinching the edges closed. Place seam-side down in a greased skillet and brush generously with garlic taco butter.
Bake until golden and bubbly, about 24–26 minutes. Serve hot with sour cream, salsa, and a sprinkle of cilantro for a fiesta-worthy finish!
Pro Tips to Make Them Bomb!
For extra melty centers, mix some cream cheese or pepper jack into the filling before sealing. Want a spicier bite? Swap mild salsa for medium or hot, or add diced jalapeños to the meat mixture.
Using freshly shredded cheese (instead of pre-shredded) gives a smoother melt and better flavor. Don’t skip the garlic butter—it elevates the entire bite and gives that irresistible golden crust.
You can also try different fillings like shredded chicken, black beans, or a mix of seasoned veggies for a fun twist.
Keep ‘Em Fresh: Storing and Reheating Tips
To store leftovers, let the cheesy taco bombs cool completely, then place them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze them individually wrapped in foil and then sealed in a freezer bag.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes (longer if frozen) to regain that golden, crisp exterior. Avoid microwaving if you want to keep the outside from getting soggy.
Air Fryer Cheesy Taco Bombs
Ingredients
- ½ cup 56.5 g mild cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- ¼ cup 57 g unsalted butter, melted
- 1 can 8-count refrigerated biscuits, not flaky
- 1 package 1 ounce / 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon taco seasoning
- ½ cup 129.5 g salsa
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
For Serving
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- In a large non-stick skillet set over medium heat, brown the ground beef for approximately 8–10 minutes until it is fully cooked and no longer pink. If needed, drain any excess grease. Stir in the taco seasoning along with the salsa and mix thoroughly. Set this mixture aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and coat a 10-inch oven-safe skillet with nonstick spray.
- Open the biscuit can and lay the dough rounds out on a clean surface. Flatten each biscuit into a circle roughly 5 inches in diameter and about ⅛ inch thick using a rolling pin.
- Place a tablespoon of shredded cheddar onto the center of each biscuit round.
- Spoon about ⅓ cup of the prepared taco meat on top of the cheese. Carefully fold the edges of each biscuit over the filling and pinch tightly to seal.
- Arrange the sealed biscuits seam-side down in the greased skillet.
- In a small mixing bowl, blend together the melted butter, garlic powder, and remaining taco seasoning. Brush the tops of each assembled biscuit with this mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 24–26 minutes, or until the tops are a deep golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and serve warm accompanied by salsa and sour cream.
Notes
Follow the same assembly steps. Arrange the sealed biscuits in the air fryer basket, seam-side down. Depending on your air fryer’s capacity, cook in batches if necessary. Air fry at 350°F for 5–7 minutes until golden and the cheese is melted. Garnish and serve as directed.
