Parmesan Bread Bites
These Parmesan Bread Bites are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with buttery garlic-parmesan flavor. Ready in under 20 minutes with no dough or yeast, they’re the perfect easy side dish or snack for soups, pasta, or game day.
Ingredients
- 4 cups bread cubes day-old bread, dinner rolls, or French bread
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place bread cubes in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and melted butter. Toss until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) over the bread. Toss again.
- Add grated parmesan and gently toss to coat.
- Spread bread cubes in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- Cool 2–3 minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
- Slightly stale bread crisps best.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan so the bread browns evenly.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle additional parmesan or fresh parsley after baking.