Cheesy Mozzarella Bites (Print)

Cheesy mozzarella chunks wrapped in savory Parmesan breadcrumbs, perfectly fried or baked till crisp for a crowd-pleasing treat.

# Ingredients:

→ Cheese Snacks

01 - 1 cup (100g) grated Parmesan cheese

02 - 1 1/2 cups (150g) seasoned breadcrumbs

03 - 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

04 - 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour

05 - 12 mozzarella cheese sticks, string cheese

→ Spices

06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

08 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

→ Cooking Essentials

09 - Cooking spray for baking, or vegetable oil for frying

# Steps:

01 - Slice mozzarella sticks into three pieces each and freeze them for at least 30 minutes. This slows melting during cooking.

02 - Use three bowls: one for flour, another for eggs, and mix breadcrumbs with Parmesan, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in the third.

03 - Take frozen cheese chunks, coat in flour, dip in egg, and coat in breadcrumb mix. Press crumbs to stick well. Repeat egg and crumbs for crunchier bites.

04 - Lay the breaded cheese onto a baking tray and put them back in the freezer for another 15-20 minutes. This ensures they don’t melt when cooked.

05 - For frying: Heat oil to 350°F and cook in small batches for 1-2 minutes until golden. For baking: Lightly spray with cooking spray and bake at 400°F for 8-10 minutes.

06 - Serve right away with ranch, marinara, or any dip you love.

# Notes:

01 - Double-dipping in breadcrumbs adds extra crunch.

02 - For a spicy twist, mix in a bit of cayenne pepper.

03 - Freezing helps stop the cheese from melting too fast.

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