🧀 Cheesy Bites Recipe (Tray Bake)
Servings: 20–24 bites
Time: 25–30 minutes
Ingredients
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1 can (about 12 oz / 340 g) refrigerated biscuit dough or pizza dough
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1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
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½ cup shredded cheddar (optional for extra flavor)
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3 tbsp melted butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
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1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
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¼ cup grated Parmesan
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Salt to taste
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Marinara sauce, for dipping (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Line a baking tray or grease a baking dish.
2. Form the Bites
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Cut the dough into 1–1.5 inch pieces.
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Flatten each piece slightly, place a pinch of mozzarella and cheddar in the center, then pinch to seal and roll into a ball.
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Place all the filled dough balls onto the tray, touching each other.
3. Add Garlic Butter
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Mix melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt.
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Brush it generously over the dough balls.
4. Bake
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Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Finish
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Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
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Let cool for a couple of minutes.
Extras & Variations
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Stuff with cream cheese for a richer interior.
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Add jalapeños for a spicy version.
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Use puff pastry instead of biscuit dough for a flaky version.
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Brush with herb butter or pesto after baking.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
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A healthier version,
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A pizza-flavored version, or
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A step-by-step photo-style description for cooking guides.
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