Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Bombs (Printable)
Spicy buffalo chicken and melted mozzarella wrapped in golden dough—perfect for game-day sharing.
# What you'll need:
→ 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 (optional)
→ Cheese
05 - 12 small mozzarella balls or 12 cubes mozzarella cheese, about 1 inch each
→ Dough
06 - 1 package refrigerated biscuit dough or pizza dough (16 ounces), divided into 12 pieces
→ Topping
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, thoroughly blend shredded chicken, Buffalo wing sauce, cream cheese, and chives until cohesive.
03 - Flatten each portion of dough into a 3-inch round using your hands.
04 - Place 1 tablespoon of chicken mixture and one mozzarella ball in the center of each dough round. Bring edges up and seal tightly to form a ball, ensuring the filling is completely enclosed.
05 - Arrange filled dough balls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
06 - Combine melted butter, garlic powder, and dried parsley in a small bowl. Brush the surface of each dough ball generously with the seasoned butter mixture.
07 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
08 - Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving warm with ranch or blue cheese dip if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- They bring just the right blend of spicy, creamy, and cheesy in a no-fuss bite—like your favorite wings and pizza joined forces.
- You can prep the filling ahead so you can spend more time chatting and less time stressing during the party.
02 -
- If you under-seal the dough, the cheese finds the smallest gap and escapes—don’t rush this part.
- Letting the bombs sit just five minutes after baking makes the cheese perfectly oozy instead of molten.
03 -
- Pinching the dough seams closed from multiple sides ensures the gooey center stays inside during baking.
- Brushing with melted butter before baking guarantees the crust turns deeply golden and flavorful, never dull.