- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare the Dough:
- Roll out the pizza dough on a flat surface to fit the size of your baking sheet. Aim for a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
- Add Garlic Butter:
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Brush this garlic butter generously over the rolled-out dough.
- Add Cheese Topping:
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the buttered dough. For added flavor, you can mix mozzarella and cheddar. Spread it evenly to ensure every bite has a good amount of cheese.
- Season and Garnish:
- Lightly season with salt and pepper. For a final touch, sprinkle poppy seeds (or sesame seeds) on top of the cheese for added texture and a nutty flavor.
- Slice Before Baking:
- Using a pizza cutter or knife, gently cut the dough into small squares or rectangles. This helps create easy-to-pull-apart bites once baked.
- Bake:
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden around the edges.
- Serve:
- Once baked, allow the cheesy garlic bread bites to cool slightly. Serve warm, optionally with marinara sauce for dipping.
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