Description
Delicious cheesy bites made with gooey mozzarella and savory parmesan, all wrapped in crispy breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, mixing until fully integrated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
- Form the cheese mixture into golf ball-sized bites, ensuring they’re compact.
- Dip each bite in the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Roll the bites in the breadcrumbs until they are fully coated.
- Place on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
For an extra crispy texture, consider double-breading each bite. Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: cheesy bites, mozzarella, parmesan, appetizer, snack