Garlic Cream Cheese Disks
These garlic cream cheese disks are a warm, buttery snack made with soft white bread, a light layer of cream cheese, and a rich garlic butter coating. Baked until golden and crisp, they’re the perfect appetizer or side for soup season.
Servings: 12 discs
Ingredients
- 1 loaf sliced white bread 16 oz
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cubed
- 8 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil, place a wire rack on top, and spray the rack with nonstick spray.
- Spread cream cheese (about 2 tablespoons) into the center of one slice of bread. Top with a second slice.
- Use a round cookie cutter to press down and cut out a circle, sealing the cream cheese inside and discarding (or saving) the crusts. Repeat with remaining bread and cream cheese until you have about 12 to 14 disks.
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and parsley and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Reduce heat to low and stir in the milk and a pinch of salt. Add the egg and whisk quickly to combine. The mixture should be kept on low, not hot, to avoid cooking the egg.
- Carefully dip each bread disk into the warm garlic butter mixture, coating both sides well.
- Place disks onto the prepared rack and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and slightly crispy on top.
- Remove from the oven and dredge each disk one more time in the remaining garlic butter mixture. Serve hot.
Notes
- These are best enjoyed warm and fresh.
- Try using flavored cream cheese for variety.
- Ovens vary, so rotate the tray halfway through baking if needed.
- If you're concerned about egg safety, consider using a pasteurized egg.
Nutrition
Serving: 1disc