Ingredients
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 large eggs
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix mozzarella and parmesan until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with salt and pepper.
- Shape small portions of the cheese mixture into golf ball-sized bites.
- Dip each bite in the egg wash, then roll in panko breadcrumbs to coat.
- Place coated bites on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Swap mozzarella with cheddar or gouda for a different flavor.
- Add herbs like oregano or red pepper flakes for extra seasoning.
- For gooier centers, stuff bites with small cheese cubes before coating.
- Reheat leftovers in a 350°F oven for 8–10 minutes to restore crispness.
- Freeze unbaked bites and bake directly from frozen, adding a few minutes to cooking time.
- Can also be air fried at 375°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
