Description
Cheesy Parmesan Mozzarella Bites are the ultimate crispy, gooey snack made with a blend of cheeses and coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs—perfect for parties, appetizers, or cheesy cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh parsley (chopped)
- Optional: Garlic powder
- Optional: Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan. Mix well to evenly distribute.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and pepper until smooth.
- Form the cheese mixture into compact, golf ball-sized bites and set aside.
- Dip each bite into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then roll in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Place the coated bites on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Optional: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder or Italian seasoning to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Serve with marinara or ranch dipping sauce for added fun.
- These bites are best enjoyed fresh from the oven.
- Chill cheese mixture before forming bites if it’s too soft to handle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: cheesy bites, mozzarella bites, parmesan snacks, crispy cheese balls, vegetarian appetizer