Cottage Cheese Mozzarella Bites: Easy Appetizer for Everyone
Discover the delightful Cottage Cheese Mozzarella Bites, a simple and tasty appetizer that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined, then form into small bite-sized balls.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the cheese bites until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove from pan and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- These bites can be baked instead of fried for a healthier alternative.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg