Description
Delicious cheesy bites with a crispy exterior and a gooey center, perfect for parties or game day.
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 cheese until well mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the cheese mixture into golf ball-sized bites.
- Dip each bite into the egg mixture, then roll it in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Place the bites on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
Serve with marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or a spicy aioli. These bites can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg