Description
These Garlic Cheese Fingers are a crowd-pleasing party appetizer or snack made with savory garlic butter, gooey mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese baked on a golden crust. Easy to make and perfect for dipping!
Ingredients
Pizza Dough:
1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Garlic Butter:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
Cheese Blend:
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon salt
For Serving:
Marinara or donair sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease a pizza pan.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough into a 10- to 12-inch circle or rectangle on the prepared pan.
- Make Garlic Butter: Mix melted butter and minced garlic in a bowl, then brush it over the dough.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, parsley, and salt over the dough.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, then slice into strips and serve warm with marinara or donair sauce.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with red pepper flakes or garlic butter.
- Best served fresh; reheat in the oven for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 fingers
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
