Triple Cheese Garlic Stuffed Bread Bites (Printer-friendly)

Golden bread bites filled with three cheeses and garlic, baked until perfectly crisp and savory.

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (2¼ tsp) instant yeast
03 - 1 tsp sugar
04 - 1 tsp salt
05 - ¾ cup warm water
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Cheese Filling

07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
09 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
11 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
13 - ½ tsp black pepper

→ To Finish

14 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
15 - 1 clove garlic, minced
16 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
17 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Pour in warm water and olive oil, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with a clean towel and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
02 - While the dough rises, combine mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, cream cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture holds together.
03 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
04 - Punch down the risen dough and divide into 18 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a small circle roughly 3 inches across. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cheese filling into the center of each round. Pinch the edges firmly to seal and roll into a smooth ball.
05 - Place the stuffed dough balls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through, until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly inside.
07 - While the bread bites bake, stir together melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley in a small bowl.
08 - Immediately upon removing from the oven, brush each bread bite generously with the garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The triple cheese combo melts into a gooey center that stretches when you pull each bite apart.
  • They come together in under an hour and look like something from a bakery window.
  • The garlic butter finish makes them dangerously addictive, so make extra.
02 -
  • Seal the dough edges tightly or the cheese will escape and burn on the pan while baking.
  • The dough needs a full hour to rise properly because skipping this step leaves you with dense, heavy bites.
  • These freeze beautifully, so double the batch and stash half for a quick reheat on busy evenings.
03 -
  • Lightly oil your hands before shaping the dough balls to prevent sticking and keep the surfaces smooth for even browning.
  • Use a cookie scoop to portion the cheese filling so every bite has the same amount and none burst open during baking.

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