GARLIC BREAD MINI MUFFINS

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These little garlic bread bites make a terrific addition to any buffet spread. We make sure to serve them warm. -Kathy Yarosh, Apopka, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
3/4 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated breadsticks
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, garlic powder and onion powder until blended. In another bowl, toss Colby-Monterey Jack cheese with Italian cheese blend., On a lightly floured surface, unroll breadstick dough; press perforations to seal. Roll dough to a 12x8-in. rectangle; cut dough lengthwise in half., Spread each 12x4-in. rectangle with half of the cream cheese mixture to within 1/4-in. of edges. Sprinkle each with half of the combined cheeses; roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Pinch seam to seal. Cut rolls into 1-in. slices., Place beaten egg and Parmesan cheese in separate shallow bowls. Dip a cut side of each slice in egg, then in Parmesan cheese; place slices in greased mini muffin cups, cheese side up., Bake until golden brown, 17-20 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.