Best Baked Mozzarella Balls 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

FRESH MOZZARELLA BALLS

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Provided by Food Network

Time 11m

Yield 1 pound mozzarella

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

2 tablespoons kosher salt
4 cups water
1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese curd*

Steps:

Add 2 tablespoons salt to 4 cups simmering water.
Chop the cheese curd and add to a large bowl. Pour the simmering water over the chopped curds.
Use 2 wooden spoons to push the curds together to make one ball. Move the ball around in the water for roughly 1 minute so it can become pliable.
While wearing thick dishwashing gloves, remove the curd from the water and pull it into a long cord and fold it back onto itself. Do not overwork the cheese or it will become tough.
Pinch off the mozzarella to create balls and tuck the end under each ball for a neat appearance.
Place the mozzarella into a bowl of cool water.
Store in the salted water you used to soften the curd.

MOZZARELLA-STUFFED ITALIAN MEATBALLS

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Three kinds of meat infuse these meatballs with authentic, Italian flavor. The surprise of fresh mozzarella cheese inside is always a hit.-Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 large onions, finely chopped
2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
8 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground veal
16 fresh mozzarella cheese balls, drained and patted dry
Hot cooked spaghetti
Marinara or spaghetti sauce, warmed

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine eggs and Worcestershire sauce. Add the onions, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Crumble the beef, pork and veal over mixture; mix well. , Divide into 16 portions. Shape each portion around a mozzarella ball., Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Drain on paper towels. , Serve with spaghetti or marinara sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 418mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.