Description
These Chilli Stuffed Garlic Dough Balls are a flavorful twist on traditional garlic bread, featuring a spicy kick from jalapeños or red chillies and gooey melted mozzarella cheese, all tucked inside soft, pillowy dough balls. Perfect for serving as a party appetizer or alongside your favorite Italian dishes.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus extra for greasing)
Filling:
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeños or fresh red chilli
Garlic Butter:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, and sugar. Add warm water and olive oil; mix into a dough. Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Assembly: Preheat oven to 375°F. Divide dough, flatten each piece, add mozzarella and jalapeños, seal, and roll into balls. Place in a baking dish.
- Garlic Butter: Mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, and salt. Brush over dough balls. Bake for 20–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Brush with remaining garlic butter and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust spice level to taste by varying the amount of chilli used.
- Dough balls can be made ahead and reheated as needed.
- Pair with marinara or garlic dip for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dough ball
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
