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Easy Double Cheese Mozzarella Balls

These Easy Mozzarella Balls, come together in no time, baked or fried they make the perfect appetizer. Family get togethers or just because!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Chilling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 12 balls
Calories: 90 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2½ - 2¾ ounces fresh mozzarella (cubed)
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1-2 pinches salt (or to taste)
  • 3-4 slices fresh bread (crust removed and cut into small pieces)* (75 grams)
  • 1 large egg
*I used crusty Italian bread.
EXTRAS
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • ¼-½ cup bread crumbs
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. In a blender or food processor (I use a food processor) add the cut up fresh mozzarella, parmesan cheese, parsley salt, bread and egg. Mix together until well combined. It will be slightly sticky.  
  2. If you need to lightly dampen your hands with water and form into golf ball size balls.  First roll in milk then roll in bread crumbs. Place them on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet or plate cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30-60 minutes. Or even overnight if you wish.
  3. If baking the mozzarella balls then Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C).
  4. Remove the tray from the fridge and bake for about 10-15 minutes. Be sure to turn them after about 5-6 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.
  5. If frying, in a large fryer or deep pot add the vegetable oil halfway full, make sure the temperature remains between 335 - 345F (170-175C), (too high and they cook on the outside but not in the middle / too low and they remain soggy). Once oil is at the correct temperature, fry a few mozzarella balls at a time, until they are golden brown. Approximately 2-3 minutes, but turn often so they brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels for about 20 seconds, then serve. Enjoy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 90kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 234mg (10%) Potassium 41mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 156IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 128mg (13%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 90

% Daily Value*

Calories 90kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 234mg 10%
Potassium 41mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 156IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 128mg 13%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.