Grilled Camembert Pizza Bombs with Garlic Herb Butter

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Mini grilled dough pockets stuffed with melted Camembert cheese and herbs, brushed with garlic herb butter for a smoky, indulgent appetizer. This italian-inspired grilling ready in about 28 minutes pairs chopped fresh basil leaves, tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, tablespoons, melted unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat grill to medium heat (about 350°F). On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 pound pizza dough into a 12x12-inch square and cut into sixteen 3x3-inch squares.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to make garlic herb butter.
  3. Step 3: Place 1 Camembert cheese cube and a pinch of 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves in the center of each dough square.
  4. Step 4: Fold the dough over the filling to form a sealed pocket, pinching edges tightly to prevent leaks.
  5. Step 5: Brush each pizza bomb generously with olive oil on all sides.
  6. Step 6: Place the bombs on the grill grates and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning every 2 minutes, until the dough is golden brown and puffed, and the cheese inside is melted.
  7. Step 7: Remove from grill and immediately brush all sides with the garlic herb butter. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Grilled Camembert Pizza Bombs with Garlic Herb Butter take to make?

Total time is about 28 minutes (20 min prep + 8 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Grilled Camembert Pizza Bombs with Garlic Herb Butter?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chopped fresh basil leaves from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Grilled Camembert Pizza Bombs with Garlic Herb Butter?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Grilled Camembert Pizza Bombs with Garlic Herb Butter for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Grilled Camembert Pizza Bombs with Garlic Herb Butter?

Italian grilling like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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