Parmesan Mozzarella Bites: A Simple Recipe for Crispy, Cheesy Goodness
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley and basil, finely chopped
- Instructions for Preparation:
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, mix milk, egg, and melted butter until combined.
- Gradually add wet mixture to dry ingredients while whisking gently until just combined.
- Fold in Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, parsley, and basil.
- Let the batter rest for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil; fry until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with marinara sauce.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites (90g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg