Panko Pesto Mozzarella Balls
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Panko Pesto Mozzarella Balls
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Panko Pesto Mozzarella Balls for the win! This cheesy baked appetizer is crazy addictive and totally tasty too!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces of mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1.5 cups Panko bread crumbs
- 1 tsp or so of Italian seasoning blend
- 1-2 egg whites (slightly beaten)
- approx 4oz Buitoni pesto
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup of flour
- olive oil cooking spray
TOOLS NEEDED
- Aluminum foil lined baking sheet/pan
- Wire baking/cooling rack
Instructions
- Cube and freeze your mozzarella 12-24 hours ahead of time.
- To freeze, lay cubes flat on a plate for 15-20 minutes and then move to a plastic baggie or covered bowl to freeze even further. This prevents sticking and also is a fabulous method for freezing fruit and veggies!
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Keep mozzarella cubes frozen until you have set up your ingredients into dipping bowls and preheated the oven.
- Combine seasoning blend and panko in a shallow bowl.
- Keep egg whites, flour, and pesto in separate bowls for dipping.
- Dipping order: Flour - Pesto - Egg Whites - Panko
- Move quickly so your balls don't begin to defrost, lol!
- After each ball gets it's turn in each bowl, place your completed mozzarella balls on your wire rack (the one you put on top of a aluminum foil lined cookie pan) after spraying/greasing the rack with olive oil.
- Once all your balls are in place (this is technical terminology people!) spray them with a light coat of your cooking spray and bake for 8-12 minutes, or until golden brown on the outside and soft and stretchy on the inside. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
123kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
228mg
(10%)
Potassium
33mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
273IU
(5%)
Calcium
109mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 228mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 273IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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