Description
These Cheesy Parmesan Mozzarella Bites are crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and packed with savory flavors. Perfect as a party appetizer or a fun snack, these bites are sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
Mozzarella Cubes:
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese cut into 1-inch cubes
Breading:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Set up three bowls for flour, egg mixture, and breadcrumb mixture.
- Coat Mozzarella: Dredge mozzarella cubes in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Freeze: Freeze coated cubes for 20 minutes to set.
- Fry: Heat oil, fry cubes until golden brown, and drain.
- Serve: Serve hot with marinara sauce.
Notes
- For a baked version, follow the same coating process and bake at 425°F for 8–10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Frying (or Baking)
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
