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.

📝 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

1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil, place a wire rack on top, and spray the rack with nonstick spray.
2. 2Spread cream cheese (about 2 tablespoons) into the center of one slice of bread. Top with a second slice.
3. 3Use 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.
4. 4In 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.
5. 5Carefully dip each bread disk into the warm garlic butter mixture, coating both sides well.
6. 6Place disks onto the prepared rack and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and slightly crispy on top.
7. 7Remove from the oven and dredge each disk one more time in the remaining garlic butter mixture. Serve hot.