Description
These Best Garlic Cheese Fingers Ever are a delicious Canadian appetizer featuring a golden, buttery garlic crust topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, seasoned with oregano and parsley, then baked to bubbly perfection. Perfect for serving warm with marinara or donair sauce, they make an irresistible snack or party treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Garlic Butter Topping
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Cheese and Seasoning
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Serving
- Marinara or donair sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing a pizza pan to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a 10- to 12-inch circle or rectangle depending on your baking pan’s shape.
- Apply Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix melted unsalted butter with minced garlic. Brush this flavorful mixture evenly all over the rolled-out dough, ensuring every bite has a garlicky base.
- Add Cheese and Seasonings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the garlic buttered dough. Follow with the grated Parmesan cheese, then evenly scatter dried oregano, dried parsley, and a pinch of salt on top for enhanced flavor.
- Bake: Place the prepared dough on the baking sheet or pizza pan and bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese bubbles and slightly browns.
- Cool and Slice: Remove the garlic cheese fingers from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Then slice into strips or ‘fingers’ to serve easily.
- Serve: Serve the warm garlic cheese fingers with your choice of marinara or donair sauce for dipping to complete this delicious appetizer.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter before brushing.
- You can use garlic butter instead of plain melted butter for a richer garlic flavor.
- Best enjoyed fresh from the oven but can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
