Description
Homemade Chili Stuffed Garlic Dough Balls bring warm Mediterranean comfort straight to kitchen counters. Spicy fillings nestled inside crispy golden shells promise delightful bites that spark culinary adventure for hungry souls.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 9 ounces (255 grams) premade pizza dough
cooking/seasoning ingredients:
- Olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Create a zesty garlic butter by blending softened unsalted butter with finely chopped parsley, crushed garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper until thoroughly combined.
- Transform pizza dough into a long cylindrical shape, then divide into 10 equal portions. Gently stretch and flatten each segment into a thin round disk.
- Position a generous spoonful of hearty chili in the center of each dough disk, accompanied by a single cheese cube nestled within.
- Carefully encase the filling by folding the dough edges inward, meticulously pinching and sealing to form compact, seamless spheres.
- Lightly coat a baking tray with olive oil spray, then arrange the sealed dough balls with adequate spacing.
- Lavishly brush each dough ball with the prepared garlic butter mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Slide the tray into a preheated oven at 200C (390F), allowing the dough balls to transform into golden-brown delicacies within 8-12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool momentarily. Accompany with a dollop of cool sour cream for an indulgent dipping experience.
- Savor the harmonious blend of spicy chili, melted cheese, and aromatic garlic in these delectable dough balls.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for smooth, easy mixing when creating the garlic butter spread.
- Ensure dough chunks are completely sealed to prevent chili and cheese from leaking during baking.
- Try different cheese varieties like cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack for unique flavor profiles.
- For gluten-free option, substitute pizza dough with cauliflower or almond flour-based alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 90 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg