Ingredients
• Dough: 1 package of refrigerated biscuit dough or pizza dough.
• Cheese: 2 cups of shredded Mozzarella or Cheddar cheese.
• Meat (Optional): Sliced pepperoni or cooked bacon bits (visible in the image).
• Garlic Butter: 1/2 cup melted butter, 3 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley.
Instructions
1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 190°C and grease a round baking dish.
2. Assemble: Cut the dough into small balls. If using pepperoni, place a slice inside each dough ball.
3. Arrange: Place the dough balls in a circle around the edge of the dish, leaving the center slightly open or filling it with extra cheese.
4. Coating: Brush the dough generously with the garlic, butter, and parsley mixture.
5. Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes until the bread is golden brown.
6. Cheese Melt: Sprinkle the remaining cheese in the center and over the top during the last 5 minutes of baking until it’s bubbly and melted.
Benefits
• Social Eating: This “pull-apart” style is great for sharing, which encourages social bonding and fun during meals.
• High Energy: Packed with carbohydrates from the bread, providing the glucose your brain and muscles need to function.
• Calcium Boost: The high amount of cheese provides a good dose of calcium for strong bones and teeth.
• Antibacterial Properties: Fresh garlic contains Allicin, which is known for its immune-boosting and natural antibacterial properties.