Description
These Parmesan Bread Bites are soft, flavorful pieces of pizza dough brushed with garlic butter, sprinkled with grated parmesan cheese, and seasoned with Italian herbs. Perfect as a savory snack or appetizer, they are delightful when dipped in marinara sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Dough and Topping
- 1 refrigerated pizza dough (store bought or homemade)
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 5 tbsp butter (melted)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp dried parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or dried oregano)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the bread bites.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, dried parsley, and Italian seasoning. Mix well to infuse the butter with the herbs and garlic flavor.
- Shape the Dough: Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness. Cut the dough into bite-sized pieces, roughly one-inch squares.
- Brush the Dough: Place the dough bites onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush each piece generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Sprinkle Cheese: Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the buttered dough bites to ensure a cheesy crust once baked.
- Bake the Bread Bites: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the bread bites are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. These bites are perfect for dipping in marinara sauce or enjoying as is.
Notes
- You can substitute garlic powder if fresh garlic is not available.
- Store leftover bread bites in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Try different herbs like basil or thyme to vary the flavor.
- For a cheesier bite, add shredded mozzarella along with parmesan.
- If using homemade dough, make sure it has risen properly before shaping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread bite
- Calories: 33 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 132 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 1 mg
