Description
These Homemade Parmesan Bread Bites are a delicious and easy appetizer or snack option. Made with simple ingredients like pizza dough, garlic, and Parmesan, these bites are perfect for dipping in marinara sauce or garlic butter. They are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Butter Mixture:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
- Marinara or garlic butter for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: Roll the pizza dough out on a lightly floured surface into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle. Slice the dough into 1-inch bite-sized pieces.
- Make the butter mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt. Toss the dough bites in the butter mixture until coated.
- Bake: Arrange the coated dough bites on the baking sheet, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm with marinara or garlic butter for dipping.
Notes
- These bites are perfect for game day or parties.
- You can prepare them ahead and reheat in the oven.
- For extra cheese flavor, mix some mozzarella into the butter mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 6–8 bites
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
