Cajun Garlic Fingers
Indulge in the bold flavors of Cajun Garlic Fingers, a crowd-pleasing appetizer that's equal parts crispy, cheesy, and irresistibly garlicky. Featuring a base of flatbread or pizza dough brushed with a rich garlic butter infused with Cajun seasoning and parsley, this recipe layers on freshly grated Parmesan and gooey mozzarella for the ultimate cheesy bite. Baked to golden perfection in just 12 minutes, these savory "fingers" offer a delicate crunch and a slightly smoky, garlicky kick that pairs seamlessly with a side of marinara sauce. Whether you're hosting game night or looking for a new snack to share, these Cajun Garlic Fingers are guaranteed to disappear in minutes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Flatbread or pizza dough
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 1 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 cup Marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
If using pizza dough, roll it out into a rectangular or oval shape about 1/4 inch thick. Transfer it to the prepared baking sheet.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Remove the butter from heat and stir in the Cajun seasoning and dried parsley.
Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the surface of the flatbread or pizza dough, ensuring even coverage.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the dough, followed by the shredded mozzarella cheese.
Drizzle the olive oil lightly over the top of the cheese to help it brown and crisp up in the oven.
Bake the flatbread in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the edges of the dough are nicely golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the garlic fingers cool slightly for 1-2 minutes.
Slice the flatbread into strips or 'fingers' using a pizza cutter or knife.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2235 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.9 g | 201% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.7 g | 438% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 395 mg | 132% | |
| Sodium | 6035 mg | 262% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.4 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 129.8 g | 260% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 3522 mg | 271% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 882 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
