Best Easy Baked Mozzarella Bites Recipes

BAKED MOZZARELLA BITES

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These baked mozzarella bites are better than the fried version and perfect to keep in the freezer for a snack anytime of the day.

Provided by Sweet Basil

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 Cups Mozzarella Balls (Marinated, found at Costco or the specialty cheese section of your store)
2 1/2 Cups Panko Bread Crumbs
Marinara Sauce (you can use your own or store bought)
Cooking spray

Steps:

Roll each mozzarella ball in panko and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Freeze for 2 hours or overnight. You can then either place the mozzarella in a ziploc or cook immediately.
Heat the oven to 400 degrees.
Place the mozzarella on a parchment lined baking sheet, spray the breadcrumbs liberally to help with browning and bake for 6-10 minutes or until lightly golden and gooey.
Serve with warm marinara sauce

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 273 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 14 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 310 mg

BAKED MOZZARELLA BITES

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Make and share this Baked Mozzarella Bites recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 3 bites per serving, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
3 pieces part skim mozzarella string cheese ((1 ounce pieces cut from stick)
3 tablespoons egg substitute (or 1 egg white, beaten)
cooking spray
1/4 cup low sodium marinara sauce

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°.
Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1/3 cup panko to pan, and cook for 2 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, and place the panko in a shallow dish.
Cut mozzarella sticks into 1-inch pieces. Working with one piece at a time, dip cheese in egg substitute; dredge in panko. Place cheese on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 425° for 3 minutes or until the cheese is softened and thoroughly heated.
Pour the marinara sauce into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until thoroughly heated, stirring after 30 seconds(or heat briefly in a small saucepan). Serve with mozzarella pieces.