Description
Cheesy Parmesan Mozzarella Bites are crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and packed with bold cheese flavor, making them the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 8 oz low-moisture mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs or panko
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Oil for frying or olive oil spray for baking
- Optional: marinara or ranch for dipping
Instructions
- Cut mozzarella into bite-sized cubes and freeze for 20 minutes.
- Set up dredging stations with flour, beaten eggs, and a mix of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each cube in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture. Repeat egg and breadcrumb steps for extra crunch.
- To fry: heat oil to 350°F and fry bites for 1–2 minutes per side until golden. To bake: place bites on a lined baking sheet, spray with olive oil, and bake at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve hot with dipping sauce of choice.
Notes
- Use shredded cheddar or pepper jack for flavor variation.
- Add red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb mix for spice.
- Make gluten-free with almond flour and GF breadcrumbs.
- Reheat in oven or air fryer for crispiness; avoid microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
