Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheese Bites sound delicious! Are you thinking of making some? Here’s a simple recipe you could try:
Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheese Bites
Ingredients:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (the block kind works best)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian-style)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tsp dried oregano (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for frying)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) if you plan to bake them, or you can fry them on the stove if you prefer that texture.
- Prepare the mixture: In a bowl, combine the grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella. Add in the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together well.
- Form the bites: Take small amounts of the mixture and form them into little balls or bite-sized cubes. You can make them as large or small as you like.
- Coat the bites: Dip each cheese ball into the beaten egg, then roll it in a bit more breadcrumbs to ensure a crispy coating.
- Cook the bites:
- Baking option: Place the cheese bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle a little olive oil on top of each one. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Frying option: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the cheese bites for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy. Make sure they don’t cook too long to prevent the cheese from oozing out.
- Serve and enjoy: Let them cool for a minute before serving, and enjoy with marinara sauce for dipping!
Would you like any tweaks to this recipe? Or are you planning to make them a different way?