Parmesan Mozzarella Bacon Bites
Parmesan Mozzarella Bacon Bites are quick, cheesy, and bacon-loaded appetizers perfect for parties and game days.
Equipment
- Oven
- baking sheet
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon season salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
Main Ingredients
- 4 to 6 strips bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, panko bread crumbs, season salt, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, and red chili flakes until combined.
- Stir in the chopped bacon, mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, and melted butter. Mix until the batter comes together and is thick and cheesy.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll them into small balls. Place evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the bites are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce (like ranch, marinara, or spicy aioli).
Nutrition
Serving: 1biteCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
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