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Chili Stuffed Garlic Dough Balls

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These mouth-watering dough balls are filled with spicy chili and gooey cheese, wrapped in soft pizza dough, and brushed with fragrant garlic butter. Perfect for a cozy meal or as a fun appetizer, served with a dollop of sour cream.

Ingredients

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For the Base:

  • 9 oz premade pizza dough
  • Olive oil (for brushing)

For the Filling:

  • 10 tbsp leftover chili (or bolognese)
  • 10 cubes of cheese (½ inch)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 heaped tsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 heaped tsp minced garlic
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

For Serving:

  • Sour cream

Equipment:

  • Bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Chopping board
  • Baking tray
  • Oil spray

Instructions

  • Make Garlic Butter:
    In a bowl, combine the unsalted butter, parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir well to form a garlic butter mixture.
  • Prepare Dough:
    Roll out the pizza dough into a long, thin log shape. Slice it into 10 identical chunks. Stretch each chunk and flatten it out.
  • Fill Dough:
    Place 1 tablespoon of leftover chili and 1 cube of cheese in the center of each dough chunk. Fold the dough into a ball shape and seal the seams tightly.
  • Bake:
    Spray a baking tray with olive oil. Arrange the dough balls on the tray and brush them with the garlic butter mixture. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (390°F) for 8-12 minutes, or until the dough balls are golden brown.
  • Serve:
    Once baked, serve the chilli stuffed dough balls with a side of sour cream for dipping.
  • Enjoy:
    Dig into these cheesy, spicy, and garlicky dough balls for the perfect snack or meal!

Notes

  • You can use any leftover chili or bolognese sauce, making this a great way to use up leftovers.
  • For extra flavor, you can sprinkle some grated cheese on top before baking.
  • These dough balls are best served hot and fresh, with sour cream for a cooling contrast.

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