Baked Garlic Butter Cheese Bites

Those Baked Garlic Butter Cheese Bites are the ultimate “cheat code” for a quick appetizer or side dish. By using refrigerated biscuit dough, you skip the hours of proofing and kneading, while the garlic butter glaze provides that classic pizzeria-style finish. The real magic happens inside, where the mozzarella melts into a gooey center that stretches with every bite.

Baked Garlic Butter Cheese Bites

Ingredients:

How To Make Baked Garlic Butter Cheese Bites:

Step 1: Prep and Flatten: Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a light coating of grease. Open the biscuit container and separate the 8 biscuits. Flatten each one out with your palm to create a small “nest” for the cheese.

Step 2: Stuff the Center: Divide your mozzarella into 8 equal portions (if using string cheese, cut each stick into bites). Place the cheese in the center of each flattened biscuit.

Step 3: Seal and Roll: Carefully fold the edges of the dough over the cheese and pinch the seams tightly to prevent “leaks” during baking. Roll them between your palms to form smooth balls and place them on the baking sheet with the seam-side down.

Step 4: The First Butter Brush: In a small bowl, whisk together the 4 tablespoons of melted butter, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt. Brush about 1/2 of this mixture generously over the tops of the dough balls.

Step 5: Bake Until Golden: Bake for 10/12 minutes. You are looking for a beautiful golden brown color and a puffed-up, airy texture.

Step 6: Double Glaze and Serve: As soon as they come out of the oven, brush the remaining garlic butter over the hot bites. Serve them immediately while the cheese is at its maximum meltiness.