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Cheesy Garlic Bread Bites


  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bites 1x

Ingredients

Scale

For the Bread Bites:

  • 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt

For the Cheese Topping:

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Optional Dipping Sauce:

  • Marinara or ranch dressing for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle, about ½ inch thick. Cut the dough into 24 small, even squares.

2. Shape and Arrange the Bites

  • Roll each square into a small ball or fold them loosely for a rustic look. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each piece.

3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce

  • In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt. Stir well to mix.

4. Brush the Dough

  • Brush the garlic butter sauce generously over each dough piece. Reserve a small amount of the sauce for later.

5. Add the Cheese

  • Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the dough balls, ensuring each piece is generously coated.

6. Bake to Perfection

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.

7. Garnish and Serve

  • Remove from the oven and brush with the remaining garlic butter sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor.
  • Serve warm with marinara or ranch dressing for dipping.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 bites
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g