Cheese Crust Sauce Bites

Ingredients

- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to preheat. This ensures even baking for our cheese crust sauce bites.

2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.

3. Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until fully combined. The mixture should be a consistent, pale yellow.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually pour the wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until a thick, uniform dough forms.

5. Shape the Bites
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a tablespoon, scoop the dough and shape it into small, round balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.

6. Add the Sauce
Once all dough balls are arranged on the baking sheet, gently press the center of each ball with your thumb to create a small indentation. Spoon a small amount of tomato sauce into each indentation.

7. Bake
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake for PT20M (20 minutes), or until the cheese bites are golden and crisped at the edges.

8. Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve warm for the best flavor.

Total Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

Cheese Snack, Oven-Baked Bites, Appetizer, Quick Snack, Party Food, Cheese Lover, Tomato Sauce, Gourmet Snack, Parmesan, Easy Recipe

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

1200 total calories

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