Cheesy Garlic Bread Bites A Crispy and Flavorful Snack

These Cheesy Garlic Bread Bites are crispy on the outside soft on the inside and loaded with gooey melted cheese and garlic flavor Perfect as a snack appetizer or side dish they are easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious These bite sized pieces are great for parties family gatherings or simply as a comforting treat

Ingredients

For the Dough

Three cups of all purpose flour

One teaspoon of salt

One teaspoon of sugar

One teaspoon of instant yeast

One cup of warm milk

Two tablespoons of olive oil

For the Garlic Butter Topping

Four tablespoons of unsalted butter melted

Three cloves of garlic minced

One tablespoon of fresh parsley chopped

One half teaspoon of black pepper

One teaspoon of dried oregano optional

For the Cheese Topping

One and a half cups of shredded mozzarella cheese

One half cup of shredded cheddar cheese

One teaspoon of sesame seeds or black poppy seeds optional

Instructions

Step One Prepare the Dough

In a large mixing bowl combine the flour salt sugar and yeast

Add the warm milk and olive oil then mix until a dough forms

Knead the dough for about ten minutes until it becomes soft and elastic

Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for one hour or until it

doubles in size

Step Two Prepare the Garlic Butter Mixture

In a small bowl mix the melted butter minced garlic parsley black pepper and dried oregano
Set aside for brushing later

Step Three Roll and Cut the Dough

Preheat the oven to three hundred seventy five degrees Fahrenheit

Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large rectangular shape about half an inch thick

Cut the dough into small square or rectangular pieces

Transfer the pieces to a parchment lined baking sheet

Step Four Add the Toppings

Brush each piece generously with the garlic butter mixture

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the dough pieces

Optionally sprinkle with sesame seeds or poppy seeds for extra texture and flavor

Step Five Bake the Cheesy Garlic Bites

Bake in the preheated oven for fifteen to twenty minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly crispy

Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes

Step Six Serve and Enjoy

Serve warm as an appetizer snack or side dish

Enjoy with marinara sauce garlic dip or ranch dressing

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with soups pasta or grilled meats

Enjoy as a party snack with different dipping sauces

Pair with a fresh green salad for a balanced meal

Tips for Perfect Cheesy Garlic Bread Bites

For a softer texture let the dough rise for an additional thirty minutes before baking

Use different cheese combinations like gouda parmesan or pepper jack for unique flavors

For extra crispiness bake at a slightly higher temperature for the last two minutes

Time Breakdown

Preparation time fifteen minutes

Rising time one hour

Baking time twenty minutes

Total time one hour and thirty five minutes

Servings

This recipe makes about twenty to twenty five cheesy bread bites perfect for sharing

Why You Will Love This Recipe

These Cheesy Garlic Bread Bites are buttery cheesy and packed with garlic flavor They are perfect for any occasion and easy to make with simple ingredients Enjoy them as a side snack or party treat that will have everyone coming back for more

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