Description
This Easy Cheesy Bread recipe is a quick and delicious appetizer featuring a crispy thin pizza dough base topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, seasoned with garlic, Italian herbs, and butter. Perfect for a snack, party appetizer, or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 Can Pillsbury Thin Pizza Dough
Toppings & Seasoning
- 3 Tablespoons Butter, melted
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1.5 Cups Mozzarella Cheese, hand shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the cheesy bread.
- Prepare dough: Lay the pizza dough out on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and roll it out until it forms a thin, rectangular shape for an even crispy base.
- Apply butter and seasonings: Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the melted butter over the dough, going all the way to the edges. Then sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning for balanced flavor.
- Add cheeses: Evenly distribute the grated Parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese over the buttered and seasoned dough.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet on the center rack of the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and the dough is cooked through and golden on the edges.
- Slice and serve: Optionally garnish with dried parsley, then slice the bread horizontally with one big cut, followed by several vertical cuts about 1 to 1.5 inches apart. Serve warm and enjoy the gooey cheesy bread!
Notes
- You can substitute the Pillsbury Thin Pizza Dough with your favorite pizza dough or crescent roll dough for a similar effect.
- For additional flavor, try adding red pepper flakes or fresh herbs on top before baking.
- Make sure to keep an eye on the bread in the last minutes of baking to prevent burning the cheese.
- Serve with marinara or garlic dipping sauces for extra indulgence.
- Leftover cheesy bread can be reheated in the oven or toaster oven to keep crispiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cheesy bread, easy appetizer, garlic bread, baked bread, pizza dough snack, quick party food
