Description
These Homemade Parmesan Bread Bites are crispy, cheesy, and bursting with garlic and Italian seasoning flavors. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, they are quick to prepare and bake into golden, bite-sized treats that pair wonderfully with marinara or ranch dipping sauce.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 batch pizza dough (enough for 12 servings)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is fully heated by the time you prepare the bread bites for baking.
- Prepare the dough pieces: Roll out your pizza dough on a clean surface and cut or break it into 2-inch bite-sized pieces, making sure they are roughly uniform for even baking.
- Make the Parmesan mixture: In a medium bowl, combine freshly grated Parmesan cheese with garlic powder and Italian seasoning, mixing thoroughly to blend the flavors.
- Coat the dough pieces: Brush each dough piece lightly but evenly with olive oil, then roll or sprinkle them in the Parmesan cheese mixture so they are well coated on all sides.
- Bake the bread bites: Arrange the coated dough pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them slightly apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the bites are golden brown and crisp.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let the bread bites cool slightly before serving warm, paired with your favorite marinara or ranch dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, brush the baked bread bites with an additional light drizzle of olive oil right after baking.
- Substitute Italian seasoning with a mix of dried oregano, basil, and thyme if preferred.
- These bites freeze well; simply reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes before serving.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure even browning.
