Garlic Butter Cheese Bites

These Baked Garlic Butter Cheese Bites are the ultimate “cheat code” for homemade garlic knots. By using refrigerated biscuit dough as the shortcut, you get a pillowy, buttery exterior that contrasts perfectly with the molten mozzarella core. They are essentially mini stuffed-crust pizzas that come together in less than twenty minutes, making them a hero for last-minute hosting or a quick snack for the kids.

Garlic Butter Cheese Bites

Ingredients:

How To Make Garlic Butter Cheese Bites:

Step 1: Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This is key because if any cheese leaks out, it won’t stick to your pan, and cleanup will be a breeze.

Step 2: Shape the Dough: Open your biscuit container and separate the 8 biscuits. Use your palm to flatten each one into a small disc.

Tip: Don’t roll them out too thin! You want enough dough thickness to support the cheese so it doesn’t “blow out” during the bake.

Step 3: Stuff and Seal: Place an equal amount of cheese (about 1/2 oz) in the center of each disc. Fold the edges up around the cheese and pinch the dough together firmly. Roll it between your palms to smooth it out, then place it seam-side down on the sheet.

Step 4: The First Butter Wash: Whisk the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt into your melted butter. Brush about half of this mixture over the tops of the dough balls.

Step 5: Bake to Golden: Bake for 10/12 minutes. You are looking for a beautiful golden-brown color and a significant “puff.”

Step 6: The Double-Butter Finish: As soon as they come out of the oven, brush the remaining garlic butter over the hot bites. This second layer soaks into the crust and gives them that irresistible “pizzeria” shine and flavor.