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If you’re craving a quick, easy, and irresistibly cheesy snack, these crispy cheese bites are your answer!
With their golden, crunchy exterior and melty cheese center, they’re a hit at parties, game nights, or even as an after-school treat.
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Perfect for beginner cooks, this recipe comes together with just a handful of ingredients and a few simple steps.
Pair them with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious, crowd-pleasing appetizer that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
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Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cheese Mixture
- In a bowl, combine the Parmesan and Mozzarella cheeses until well mixed.
- Roll the cheese mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in size.
Step 2: Set Up the Breading Station
- Prepare three bowls.
- One with the flour.
- One with the beaten eggs.
- One with breadcrumbs, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper stirred together.
Step 3: Bread the Cheese Balls
- Coat each cheese ball first in the flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally roll it in the seasoned breadcrumb mixture until fully covered.
Step 4: Fry the Cheese Bites
- In a deep pan, heat about 2 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add the cheese balls and fry them for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn golden and crispy.
Step 5: Drain and Serve
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the cheese bites from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve immediately while they’re still warm and crispy, with your favorite dipping sauce.
FAQs
Can I bake these cheese bites instead of frying them?
Absolutely! Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and place the breaded cheese bites on a lined baking sheet. Lightly spray them with cooking oil, then bake for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they’re golden and crispy.
What kind of dipping sauce works best with these cheese bites?
Marinara, spicy arrabbiata, or even ranch dressing pair wonderfully with these cheesy bites. Feel free to experiment with your favorite sauces!
Cheesy Italian Parmesan Mozzarella Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
- In a bowl, combine the Parmesan and Mozzarella cheeses until well mixed.Roll the cheese mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in size.
Set Up the Breading Station
- Prepare three bowls.One with the flour.One with the beaten eggs.One with breadcrumbs, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper stirred together.
Bread the Cheese Balls
- Coat each cheese ball first in the flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally roll it in the seasoned breadcrumb mixture until fully covered.
Fry the Cheese Bites
- In a deep pan, heat about 2 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C).Once the oil is hot, carefully add the cheese balls and fry them for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn golden and crispy.
Drain and Serve
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the cheese bites from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.Serve immediately while they’re still warm and crispy, with your favorite dipping sauce.
Hey Sandra, lover ur recipe can i use almond flour for breading to make it gluten free?
TinaBakes88, I tried almond flour for a similar recipe, and it worked great! Just a bit more delicate to handle.
Almond flour is good but coconut flour might give you a crispier texture, just saying!
imagine using these cheese bites as power-ups in a video game lol
Love this recipe, Sandra! Quick and easy, perfect for my little ones.
Can’t wait to try more of your creations.
Honestly, frying cheese bites? How pedestrian. Sandra, I expected more innovation. Ever heard of sous-vide?
Sandra, you gotta tell us which sauce pairs best with these! I’m thinking a spicy mango chutney could take these to the next level.
YES! Mango chutney sounds like a winner. Gonna try that!