Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack? Mozzarella puffs are a perfect choice! These golden brown balls of cheesy goodness are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be ready in under 30 minutes. With their crispy exterior and gooey mozzarella center, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
FRIED MOZZARELLA PUFFS
Sometimes even the most fun of foods needs a little refresh. Not only are these mozzarella puffs crispier and more fun to eat than the original fried mozzarella stick, but they're also easier since no breading is required! I haven't forgotten the marinara sauce, but feel free to use other sauces.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine water, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer; pour in flour all at once and reduce heat to medium. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until a dough starts coming together. Cook, scraping up and stirring the dough, for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat; transfer dough to a mixing bowl. Let cool until no longer hot but still very warm, 5 to 10 minutes. Add egg and season with cayenne and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk vigorously until mixture combines into a very soft, sticky dough. Switch to a spatula and scrape dough into a ball.
- Seal dough and spatula with plastic wrap and refrigerate in the bowl until cool, about 1 hour.
- In the meantime, season marinara sauce with oregano, red pepper flakes, balsamic vinegar in a small pot over medium heat. Add anchovy fillet. Stir together and bring to a simmer. Let simmer for 10 minutes; turn off heat and let sit until ready to use.
- Grate mozzarella cheese over the dough and stir to combine.
- Heat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a deep fryer or heavy-duty pan over medium heat. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (93 degrees C) or any temperature for keeping warm.
- Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of dough per puff and form into a football shape using two spoons. Fry puffs, 5 or 6 at a time, in the hot oil until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Keep puffs warm in low oven while frying the rest. Serve with hot marinara sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 54.7 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 645.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
MOZZARELLA PUFFS
Buttermilk biscuits are stuffed with mozzarella cheese, covered in pizza sauce and baked to golden perfection.
Provided by Arreinia Grubb
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Make an indentation in the top of each uncooked biscuit. Fill indentations with oregano and a mozzarella cube. Pinch the dough around the mozzarella cubes.
- Place the biscuits, pinched side down, on a medium, ungreased baking sheet. Cover with pizza sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 5.7 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 281.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
MOZZARELLA PUFFS
"These savory cheesy biscuits go over great at my house," reports Joan Mousley Dziuba of Waupaca, Wisconsin. "Since they're so quick to make, I can whip up a batch anytime."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Make an indentation in the center of each biscuit; sprinkle with oregano. Cut the mozzarella into 10 cubes, 3/4 in. each; place a cube in the center of each biscuit. Pinch dough tightly around cheese to seal. Place seam side down on an ungreased baking sheet., Spread pizza sauce over tops. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
MOZZARELLA PUFFS
Make and share this Mozzarella Puffs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CoffeeB
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Make an indentation in the center of each biscuit.
- Sprinkle with oregano.
- Cut the mozzarella into 10 cubes.
- Place a cube in the center of each biscuit.
- Pinch dough tightly around cheese to seal.
- Place seam side down on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Spread pizza sauce over tops.
- Bake at 375 degrees 10-15 minutes.
MOZZARELLA CHEESE PUFFS (PIUMINI DI MOZZARELLA AL FORNO)
These are a tasty, quick, easy to prepare appetizer. They have the added advantage of being able to prepare them several days in advance and freezing until needed.
Provided by Dee514
Categories Cheese
Time 30m
Yield 24 puffs
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Sift dry ingredients together.
- Cream butter, add mozzarella and blend.
- Add flour mixture, mix well and shape into small balls.
- Place balls on lightly greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
- Serve hot/warm.
- **Note:Cheese Puffs may be frozen unbaked.
- Adjust cooking time if Puffs are placed in the oven while still frozen.
DEEP FRIED MOZZARELLA PUFFS
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Remove crusts from bread slices cut each slice diagonally into quarters. Cut 40 pieces of cheese the same size and thickness of bread pieces. Beat together eggs, the first 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and salt. To assemble, coat bread pieces with flour, then dip in egg mixture. Repeat with cheese place one cheese triangle atop each bread triangle. (To make ahead, sprinkle with a little flour cover and refrigerate several hours.) Sprinkle each triangle with some of the remaining Parmesan cheese. Fry 2 or 3 at a time, cheese side down, in deep fryer (365 degrees) about 2 minutes or until golden, turning once. Drain on paper toweling serve warm. Makes 40.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
Tips:
- Use fresh mozzarella cheese for the best results. Fresh mozzarella will melt and stretch better than pre-shredded or packaged mozzarella.
- If you don't have puff pastry dough, you can use phyllo dough or even wonton wrappers.
- Be careful not to overfill the pastry dough. Too much filling will make the puffs difficult to seal and they may burst open during baking.
- Brush the tops of the puffs with an egg wash before baking. This will help them brown and give them a shiny finish.
- Serve the puffs warm with your favorite dipping sauce. Marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or even honey mustard are all great options.
Conclusion:
Mozzarella puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, and they are always a hit with guests. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these delicious treats at home. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy appetizer, give mozzarella puffs a try!
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