Crunchy Cheese Mozzarella Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cheeses
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Mozzarella (fresh), 1 cup torn or diced into tiny chunks
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Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup grated finely
→ Coating
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Breadcrumbs (Italian style or regular), 1/2 cup
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Regular flour, 1/4 cup
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One large egg, whisked until smooth
→ Seasonings
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Powder from garlic, 1 teaspoon
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Mix of Italian herbs (basil, oregano), 1 teaspoon
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Salt from the sea, 1/4 teaspoon
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Black pepper freshly ground, 1/4 teaspoon
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Olive oil for drizzling or cooking spray
# Instructions:
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Turn your oven up to 400°F (200°C). Grab a baking sheet and cover it with parchment paper so your tasty cheese treats won't stick.
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Mix your mozzarella and Parmesan together in a bowl. You'll get that perfect balance of stretchy and tangy flavors with this duo.
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Arrange three separate bowls. Put flour in the first one, beaten egg in the middle one, and mix your seasonings with breadcrumbs in the last one. This setup makes coating super easy.
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Scoop about a tablespoon of your cheese mix and roll it between your palms to make a ball. You'll end up with roughly 12-15 balls. Then dunk each one first in flour, next in egg, and finally coat with the seasoned crumbs.
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Set your coated cheese balls on the baking sheet with some room between them. Lightly coat with oil spray or drizzle some olive oil to help them brown nicely.
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Stick them in the oven for 10-12 minutes until they're crunchy and golden brown. Watch them carefully toward the end - you want melted insides without any cheese explosions!
# Notes:
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Let these cool for a bit after they come out - the cheese inside is super hot at first!
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They taste amazing when dunked in marinara, ranch, or spicy mayo.