Description
Crispy, golden, and filled with gooey melted cheese, these Cheesy Parmesan Mozzarella Bites are the ultimate snack or party appetizer. Perfect with marinara or your favorite dipping sauce, they’re quick to make and always a crowd favorite!
Ingredients
12 mozzarella sticks (cut into bite-sized cubes) or 2 cups cubed mozzarella
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup breadcrumbs (Italian-style or panko for extra crunch)
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or dried oregano/basil)
Salt & pepper, to taste
Cooking spray or oil (for baking/frying)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mix of breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Coat each mozzarella cube: dredge in flour, dip in egg, then roll in breadcrumb mixture. Press gently so the coating sticks. For extra crunch, double dip (egg → breadcrumbs → egg → breadcrumbs).
Arrange coated cubes on baking sheet. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
Bake: 8–10 minutes, until golden and crisp.
Fry: Heat oil in skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
Serve warm with marinara, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Chill breaded bites in the fridge for 15–20 minutes before baking to help coating stick.
To freeze: bread the cheese cubes, freeze on a tray until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake directly from frozen (add 2–3 minutes).
Avoid microwaving leftovers—it makes them soggy. Reheat in oven or air fryer for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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