Introduction
Mozzarella cheese slices are perfect for making quick and delicious stuffed snacks. When filled with a warm, flavorful mixture and cooked until golden, they become crispy on the outside and wonderfully melty inside. This recipe is easy, flexible, and ideal for lunch, dinner, or party appetizers.
Ingredients
6 slices mozzarella cheese
1½ cups cooked filling (chicken, beef, or vegetables)
For the filling (example):
1 cup cooked chicken or minced beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon oregano
For coating:
2 eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
½ cup flour
For frying:
Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until soft.
- Add garlic and bell pepper, sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked chicken or beef.
- Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and oregano.
- Stir well and cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the filling cool.
- Place a mozzarella slice on a flat surface.
- Add 2 tablespoons of filling in the center.
- Fold the cheese slice over the filling and press gently to seal.
- Roll each stuffed slice in flour.
- Dip into beaten eggs.
- Coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry the stuffed cheese slices until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with:
Tomato sauce
Garlic sauce
Mayonnaise
Chili sauce
Perfect as:
Snack
Appetizer
Light meal
Tips
You can use vegetable filling for a vegetarian version.
You can bake instead of fry at 180°C (350°F) for 15–18 minutes.
Add herbs or chili for extra flavor.
Conclusion
These stuffed mozzarella cheese slices are crispy outside, creamy inside, and full of flavor. They are quick to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser. A simple recipe that looks fancy and tastes amazing.