Description
Cheesy Garlic Bread Bites are a deliciously crispy and gooey appetizer made by coating bite-sized pieces of French or Italian bread with a flavorful garlic butter mixture, then topping them with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Perfect as a party snack or game day treat, these bites are served warm, optionally accompanied by marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread
Garlic Butter Mixture
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cheese Toppings
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Cut the Bread: Slice the loaf of French or Italian bread into bite-sized cubes or approximately 2-inch pieces to create manageable, snackable portions.
- Make Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter with minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, garlic powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Coat the Bread: Toss the cut bread pieces in the garlic butter mixture, ensuring each piece is well coated to maximize flavor.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated bread pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure pieces are evenly spaced.
- Add Cheese Toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese followed by grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the coated bread pieces to cover each bite.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the bread turns golden brown and the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm. Optionally, serve with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- You can shortcut this recipe by using store-bought garlic bread; simply cube it and top with cheese before baking.
- These cheesy garlic bread bites make an excellent party appetizer or game day snack.
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the bites for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
