WW-Style Burger Bombs

These lighter “burger bombs” are soft biscuit- or dough-wrapped mini cheeseburgers baked until golden. This WW-style version keeps portions moderate while still delivering classic cheeseburger flavor.

Yield

8 burger bombs

Prep & Cook Time

• Prep: 20 minutes
• Cook: 18–22 minutes
• Total: About 45 minutes

Ingredients

Filling

• 1 lb lean ground beef (93% lean recommended)
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp yellow mustard
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp smoked paprika

Cheese

• 4 slices reduced-fat cheddar cheese, cut into quarters
  or
• ½ cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar

Dough

Choose one:

Option 1 (Lower-Point Shortcut)

• 1 can reduced-fat biscuit dough (8 biscuits)

Option 2 (Homemade Greek Yogurt Dough)

• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

Topping

• 1 egg, beaten
• Sesame seeds (optional)
• Everything bagel seasoning (optional)

Optional Burger-Style Add-Ins

Finely chopped:

• pickles
• turkey bacon
• jalapeños

Equipment

• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Skillet
• Mixing bowl

Instructions

1. Prepare Filling

Heat a skillet over medium heat.

Cook:

• onion

for 3–4 minutes until softened.

Add:

• garlic

Cook 30 seconds.

Add:

• lean ground beef
• Worcestershire sauce
• mustard
• salt
• pepper
• paprika

Cook until browned and fully cooked.

Drain excess liquid if needed.

Cool slightly.

2. Prepare Dough

If Using Biscuit Dough

• Separate biscuits and flatten each into a 4–5 inch circle.

If Using Greek Yogurt Dough

Mix:

• self-rising flour
• Greek yogurt

until dough forms.

Knead lightly for 1–2 minutes.

Divide into:

• 8 portions

Roll each into circles.

3. Fill the Bombs

Place in center of each dough circle:

• 2–3 tbsp beef mixture
• piece of cheese

Add optional toppings if desired.

Pull dough edges up and pinch tightly to seal.

Place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.

4. Add Topping

Brush tops with:

• beaten egg

Sprinkle with:

• sesame seeds
  or
• everything seasoning

5. Bake

Preheat oven to:

• 375°F (190°C)

Bake:

• 18–22 minutes

until golden brown.

6. Serve

Cool:

• 5 minutes

before serving.

Optional Dipping Sauces

Mix together:

Light Burger Sauce

• 2 tbsp light mayo
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tsp mustard
• diced pickles

Spicy Sauce

• Greek yogurt
• hot sauce
• paprika

WW-Style Tips

• Use extra-lean beef or ground turkey.
• Reduced-fat cheese lowers points.
• Greek yogurt dough is usually lighter than canned biscuit dough.
• Add finely diced vegetables for more volume.

Variations

Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs

Add:

• turkey bacon bits

Pizza Burger Bombs

Add:

• marinara
• mozzarella
• pepperoni turkey slices

Jalapeño Burger Bombs

Add:

• diced jalapeños
• pepper jack cheese

Storage

Refrigerator

• Up to 4 days

Freezer

• Up to 2 months

Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture.

Air Fryer Instructions

Cook at:

• 350°F (175°C)

for:

• 10–12 minutes

until golden and heated through.