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Parmesan Bread Bites Recipe

Parmesan Bread Bites Recipe
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These Parmesan Bread Bites are soft, chewy, and bursting with savory garlic butter and melted Parmesan cheese. Made with homemade pizza dough for a perfect texture, they’re brushed with aromatic garlic butter infused with Italian herbs and topped generously with freshly grated Parmesan. Served with warm marinara sauce for dipping, they make an irresistible appetizer or snack that’s easy to customize and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Homemade Pizza Dough

  • 1 batch homemade pizza dough (about 3 to 3 ½ cups flour, 1 cup warm water, 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt)

Garlic Butter

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic salt as a substitute)
  • ⅜ teaspoon salt (¼ + ⅛ teaspoon, adjust if using garlic salt)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley

Toppings and Dipping

  • 4 to 6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Marinara sauce, warmed, for dipping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: If making homemade pizza dough from scratch, combine warm water and yeast, let it activate for 5-10 minutes until foamy. Mix in flour, olive oil, and salt to form a dough. Knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size. Alternatively, allow stored dough to come to room temperature before handling.
  2. Make Garlic Butter: In a bowl, cream the room temperature unsalted butter with minced garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, and parsley until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust salt if needed. This butter will infuse the bread bites with rich garlic and herb flavors.
  3. Shape the Bread Bites: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the risen dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle approximately 12×8 inches. Spread the garlic butter evenly over the dough surface.
  4. Cut and Assemble: Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into small bite-sized squares or rectangles (about 1 to 1 ½ inches). Arrange the bites close together on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Add Cheese: Generously sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the garlic butter-covered bites to ensure a crispy, cheesy crust once baked.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, until the bread bites are golden brown on the edges and the cheese is melted and slightly crispy.
  7. Serve Warm: Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy these soft, flavorful bites while warm for best texture and taste.

Notes

  • Using homemade pizza dough greatly enhances texture and flavor, but store-bought dough is acceptable in a pinch.
  • For a chewier bite, opt for bread flour; all-purpose flour yields a softer texture.
  • If using garlic salt, reduce additional added salt to avoid oversalting.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan melts better and tastes superior to pre-shredded varieties.
  • Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for 2-3 days or frozen for longer storage; bring to room temperature before using.
  • Adjust the size of bread bites as preferred, but smaller bites bake more evenly and are great for dipping.
  • Homemade marinara sauce elevates the dish but store-bought is convenient and delicious as well.

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