Description
These Cheesy Garlic Bread Bites are a crowd-pleasing appetizer or side dish that’s easy to make and full of flavor. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and loaded with gooey cheese and garlic butter, they are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Bites:
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread (cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces)
Garlic Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cheese Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt.
- Coat Bread Bites: Place the bread pieces in a large bowl and pour the garlic butter mixture over them. Toss gently to coat each piece.
- Add Cheese: Spread the coated bread bites on the baking sheet and sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is golden.
- Serve: Serve warm with marinara or ranch dipping sauce, if desired.
Notes
- Use a mix of cheeses like cheddar or provolone for added flavor.
- These bites are great as appetizers, snacks, or sides for pasta dishes.
- For extra crispiness, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
