I love making these when friends come over because everyone eats them up within minutes The first time I made them my youngest called them tiny pizza clouds and now they are always on the birthday party menu
Ingredients
- Shredded mozzarella cheese: gives you that oozy stretch that everyone loves Look for whole milk mozzarella for best melt
- Grated Parmesan cheese: adds nutty salty depth Choose authentic Parmigiano Reggiano for extra flavor
- All purpose flour: binds the cheeses together and keeps the bites tender Check date for freshness
- Large egg: holds the mixture so bites keep their shape
- Garlic powder: for savory aroma and classic Italian warmth Buy in small quantity for best flavor
- Italian seasoning: adds bright herby notes Use fresh or high quality dried blends that list basil oregano as first ingredients
- Salt: brings out all the cheesy flavor Go for fine sea salt if possible
- Black pepper: bumps up flavor Use freshly ground for the most aroma
- Panko breadcrumbs: give extra crunch Use plain unseasoned and check for a super crispy texture
- Fresh parsley: is optional but brings a fresh finish Choose leaves that look bright green no wilting
- Marinara sauce: for dipping Choose a high quality jarred sauce or homemade for best taste
