🧄 Cheesy Garlic Bread Bites
📝 Description
Cheesy Garlic Bread Bites are soft, golden, buttery bread cubes loaded with garlic flavor and melted cheese. They’re crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and perfect as a snack, party appetizer, or side dish with pasta or soups.
🍞 Recipe
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread or baguette (cut into bite-sized cubes)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley (or fresh chopped)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
- Salt to taste
- Optional: chili flakes for a spicy kick
👨🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Cut bread into small bite-sized cubes and place in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, parsley, and a pinch of salt.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the bread cubes and toss well to coat evenly.
- Spread bread pieces on a baking tray in a single layer.
- Sprinkle mozzarella (and Parmesan if using) generously over the top.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are golden.
- Optional: broil for 1–2 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I use other cheese?
A: Yes, cheddar, pizza cheese, or a mix works great.
Q: Can I make it without oven?
A: Yes, cook covered in a heavy pan on low heat until cheese melts.
Q: How do I keep them soft inside?
A: Don’t overbake—remove as soon as cheese melts and edges turn golden.
Q: Can I prepare ahead?
A: You can coat bread with garlic butter ahead of time, but bake just before serving.