Cheesy Parmesan Mozzarella Bites
Who doesn’t love a good cheesy appetizer? These Cheesy Parmesan Mozzarella Bites are the perfect addition to any gathering, or even just a cozy night in. They are crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and bursting with flavor. Give them a try!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and paprika.
- In another shallow dish, whisk the eggs.
- Take a tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese and form it into a ball.
- Dip the cheese ball into the eggs, then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated cheese ball on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the breadcrumb coating is golden brown.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Information:
Serving size: 1 mozzarella bite
- Calories: 85
- Total Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
- Sodium: 181mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 7g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 5g