Description
These Homemade Parmesan Bread Bites are easy-to-make, bite-sized savory treats perfect as a snack or appetizer. Made from simple ingredients like pizza dough, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, they are brushed with olive oil and baked to golden perfection. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing finger food.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 batch pizza dough (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the bread bites.
- Prepare dough pieces: Roll out the pizza dough and cut it into 2-inch bite-sized pieces for easy handling and even baking.
- Mix cheese coating: In a bowl, combine the freshly grated Parmesan cheese with garlic powder and Italian seasoning to create a flavorful coating mixture.
- Coat the dough pieces: Brush each dough piece with olive oil to help the cheese mixture stick, then roll the pieces thoroughly in the cheese and seasoning blend.
- Arrange for baking: Place the coated dough bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Bake: Bake the bread bites in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until they turn golden brown and crisp on the outside.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bread bites to cool slightly before serving them warm with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute pizza dough with store-bought bread dough or biscuit dough if preferred.
- For an extra garlic punch, add a little minced fresh garlic to the olive oil before brushing.
- These bread bites are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the oven to restore crispiness.
- Feel free to experiment with other herbs like basil or oregano for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
