Cheesy Parmesan Mozzarella Bites Recipe
These Cheesy Parmesan Mozzarella Bites are delightful, crispy on the outside, and gooey on the inside. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, they blend creamy mozzarella and sharp parmesan with crunchy panko breadcrumbs for an irresistible bite-sized treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Breading and Binding
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the bites.
- Combine Cheeses: In a large bowl, mix together the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese until evenly blended.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk the two large eggs with salt and pepper to season the coating mixture.
- Form Bites: Shape the cheese mixture into golf ball-sized bites by hand for uniform cooking.
- Coat Bites: Dip each cheese ball first into the egg mixture, ensuring it is fully coated, then roll it in the panko breadcrumbs until completely covered to get a crunchy outer layer.
- Bake: Arrange the coated bites evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Notes
- Use fresh mozzarella for the best melting texture.
- Panko breadcrumbs provide extra crunch; regular breadcrumbs can be used as a substitute but may be less crispy.
- Adding chopped fresh parsley after baking adds a fresh flavor and color contrast.
- Serve hot for the best gooey cheese experience.
- These bites can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites (approx. 90g)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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