Description
Cheesy garlic butter bombs deliver explosive flavor straight from your kitchen. Crispy pastry pockets ooze with melted cheese and aromatic garlic, promising a delightful bite you won’t forget.
Ingredients
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Cheese and Dairy:
- 12 small cubes mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Create a pliable dough by blending flour, baking powder, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl. Gently incorporate Greek yogurt until a cohesive, soft mixture forms. Delicately knead the dough until it achieves a smooth consistency.
- Portion the dough into 12 uniform segments. Gently flatten each piece, positioning a mozzarella cube at the center. Carefully seal the edges, molding each into a compact, seamless sphere.
- Craft a fragrant garlic butter by whisking melted butter with finely minced garlic and chopped parsley in a small mixing vessel.
- Heat the oven to 375F (190C). Arrange the dough spheres on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring the sealed side faces downward. Liberally coat each ball with the prepared garlic butter mixture.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until they transform into a rich, golden-brown hue. For an enhanced flavor profile, sprinkle Parmesan cheese during the final 5 minutes of baking.
- Extract from the oven and allow a brief cooling period. Serve while still warm, revealing the molten cheese and aromatic garlic interior.
Notes
- Ensure dough is not too sticky by adding flour gradually, creating a smooth, manageable texture that prevents cheese leakage during baking.
- Seal dough balls completely to prevent cheese from oozing out, using gentle pinching and rolling techniques to create a secure closure.
- Try different cheese varieties like cheddar or fontina for unique flavor profiles, keeping the same cheese-to-dough ratio for consistent results.
- Make these gluten-free by substituting regular flour with almond or coconut flour, maintaining the soft, pillowy texture while accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg