Baked Mozzarella Bites Recipe

posted by yazmin

They’re crunchy, ooey-gooey, cheesy, BAKED bites of deliciousness.  Just as good as the original fried mozzarella sticks, these baked bites are better for you and a bit more fun.  Perfect as an appetizer at a party or as an after-school snack.

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Ingredients:

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup flour

2 tsp parmesan cheese

1 cup Italian breadcrumbs

1 (16oz) mozzarella cheese block or sticks

olive oil cooking spray

 

Directions:

Cube

Mozzarella Cheese Cubes

Cut mozzarella into bite-size pieces

Freeze

Freeze Mozzarella Cheese

Place on cookie sheet.  Freeze for 1 hour to avoid cheese melting while baking.

Preheat

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Combine

Combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese

Coat

Coat Mozzarella in Egg

Coat in flour

Dip

Toss mozzarella in egg

Dip in egg

Coat

Coat mozzarella bites in breadcrumbs

Coat in breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese mixture

 Arrange

Mozzarella Bites on Cookie Sheet

Arrange on greased baking sheet.  Spray with olive oil cooking spray for added golden color.

Bake

Bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes or until golden brown

Serve

Serve Baked Mozzarella Bites

Serve with your favorite marinara sauce and enjoy!

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