Description
Cheesy garlic butter puffs bring golden, flaky pastry together with rich, melted cheese and aromatic herbs. Crisp edges and creamy centers make these appetizers perfect for gatherings where guests crave elegant, irresistible bites you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 16 oz (454 g) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- 4 oz (113 g) mozzarella cheese (soft, shredded, or diced string cheese)
- 4 tbsps (60 mL) melted butter
- 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (5 mL) Italian seasoning
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease surface.
- Dough Shaping: Flatten biscuit dough into 3-inch rounds, creating a smooth workspace for cheese placement.
- Cheese Encasing: Center mozzarella chunk on each dough circle, then carefully fold and seal edges, forming compact spheres that completely envelop the cheese.
- Positioning: Arrange cheese puffs seam-side down on prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each piece.
- Flavor Enhancement: Whisk melted butter with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt, then lavishly brush mixture over puff surfaces to ensure comprehensive coverage.
- Baking: Slide baking sheet into preheated oven and roast for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until puffs transform into a rich golden-brown with molten, bubbling cheese centers.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Tip: Choose a high-moisture mozzarella that melts smoothly for maximum gooey interior and best flavor profile.
- Seal Carefully: Pinch dough edges firmly to prevent cheese leakage during baking, which could cause messy spread on baking sheet.
- Temperature Watch: Ovens vary, so start checking puffs at 10 minutes to prevent over-browning and ensure perfect golden exterior.
- Butter Brush Technique: Apply butter mixture generously but evenly, using gentle strokes to coat entire surface without creating puddles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg