Indulge your taste buds with these amazingly delicious Pepperoni & Cheesy Garlic Bites that are not only easy to make but also pairs perfectly with your favorite Italian dishes or pizzas. These are a crowd-pleaser, taking just 30 minutes to whip up. Let's dive into the simple yet mouthwatering recipe that will elevate your snacking game (or dinner game honestly). I mean, c'mon, these are like little pizza bites of heaven!
Equipment
- Standard Mixer (I love my KitchenAid for this)
- Cake pan
Ingredients
- Dough
- 1 tablespoon yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ cups flour
- Other
- 32 slices of pepperoni
- 8 mini Babybel original snack cheese
- Garlic salt, to taste
- Butter, melted
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Coat a round cake pan with shortening and flour. Set aside.
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a bowl, combine yeast, warm water, sugar, salt, and flour.
- Let the dough rest for 10 minutes while unwrapping the mini Babybel cheese snacks.
- Divide and Roll:
- After the 10-minute rest, divide the dough into 8 pieces.
- Roll each dough ball into a round shape.
- Assemble the Bites:
- Make a divet in the center of each dough ball.
- Place 2 slices of pepperoni, followed by an entire mini Babybel cheese, and then 2 more pepperoni slices.
- Form the dough around the cheese and pepperoni, rolling until well-rounded.
- Bake to Perfection:
- Place each dough ball in the prepared cake pan and sprinkle with garlic salt.
- Bake for 18 minutes, or until golden on top.
- Finishing Touch:
- Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter.
- Sprinkle more garlic salt if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Enjoy these Pepperoni & Cheesy Garlic Bites while warm to relish the gooey melted cheese. Serve with marinara sauce for a perfect dipping experience.
Variations & Substitutions
If you want to just make these cheesy garlic bites, you can easily do that by removing the pepperoni from the recipe. You can even add cooked ground sausage to this, or bacon. Make this recipe however you want. This can be a perfect snack or dinner!
Ready in 30 Minutes
These Pepperoni & Cheesy Garlic Bites are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that are ready in 30 minutes! Say goodbye to complicated breadsticks and roll recipes, when you can make these in a short amount of time. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply craving a savory snack, this recipe is your go-to solution. Treat yourself to these golden-brown bites of goodness that are sure to become a favorite in your home. Enjoy!
Pepperoni & Cheesy Garlic Bites
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1 tablespoon yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ cups flour
Other:
- 32 slices of pepperoni roughly
- 8 mini Babybel original snack cheese
- Garlic salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons Butter melted
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a round cake pan with shortening and flour. Set aside.
- To make the dough, combine all ingredients in the “dough” section and let rest for 10 minutes while you unwrap the mini Babybel cheese snacks.
- Once the dough has set for 10 minutes, divide into 8 different pieces.
- Roll each dough ball until it’s round. Make a divet in the center and place 2 slices of pepperoni, then an entire mini Babybel cheese, and then 2 more pepperoni slices.
- Form the dough around the cheese and pepperoni and roll until well rounded.
- Place each dough ball in the prepared cake pan and sprinkle with garlic salt.
- Bake for 18 minutes, or until golden on top.
- Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter. Sprinkle more garlic salt on if desired. Eat while warm so the cheese is still melted and delicious! Enjoy!
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