Simple Garlic Butter Cheese Bites: Irresistibly Cheesy, Buttery, and Easy!

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly to prevent sticking.

Open the can of refrigerated biscuit dough and separate each biscuit. If you’re making homemade dough, ensure it’s well-kneaded and cut into portions similar to store-bought biscuits.
Take each portion of dough and flatten it slightly in your hand, creating a small circle that can be wrapped around a cube of cheese.

Place one cube of mozzarella cheese (or any cheese of your choice) in the center of each piece of dough.
Sprinkle a little garlic powder on the cheese for an extra boost of flavor.
Carefully pinch the edges of the dough around the cheese to form a sealed ball. Make sure the seams are tightly pinched to prevent any cheese from leaking out during baking.

Arrange the dough balls, seam-side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
Ensure they are spaced evenly apart, as they will expand slightly during baking.

Bake the cheese bites for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown and slightly puffed. Keep an eye on them in the final minutes to ensure they don’t overbake.

While the cheese bites are baking, prepare the garlic butter sauce. In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter.
Stir in the garlic powder (or fresh minced garlic) and mix well. For a more intense garlic flavor, you can sauté fresh garlic in the butter for 1-2 minutes.
Once fully combined, add chopped parsley to the garlic butter for a fresh, herby finish.

As soon as the cheese bites come out of the oven, brush each one generously with the garlic butter sauce.
If you love extra cheesy flavor, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top while they are still hot. The heat will help melt the Parmesan into a savory, cheesy crust.

Serve your garlic butter cheese bites warm. They’re delicious on their own, but you can also offer a side of marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or any dipping sauce you love!

Seal the Dough Tightly: Make sure the dough is sealed tightly around the cheese to avoid leaks. If you notice cheese seeping out during baking, don’t worry—it will still taste delicious!
Use Fresh Garlic for a Punch: While garlic powder works well for a quick fix, using freshly minced garlic in the butter sauce gives these bites a more vibrant flavor.
Mix Up the Cheese: Don’t limit yourself to mozzarella! You can also experiment with cheddar, pepper jack, gouda, or fontina for a different flavor profile.
Add Herbs: Enhance the garlic butter sauce with extra herbs like basil, oregano, or thyme for more depth of flavor.

Spicy Cheese Bites: Add a little red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the garlic butter sauce if you like a bit of heat.
Herb and Cheese Combo: Mix shredded herbs like basil or oregano into the dough for a fragrant twist.
Cheesy Stuffed Pretzel Bites: Use pretzel dough instead of biscuit dough for a fun pretzel version of these cheese bites, and serve with mustard for dipping.