Description
Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs are a delightful explosion of flavor, combining crispy, golden-brown exteriors with a juicy, spicy filling. Each bite offers a perfect balance of heat from the buffalo sauce, savory richness from the bacon, and gooey, melted mozzarella that stretches with every pull.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Filling:
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- For the Coating:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, crumbled bacon, and mozzarella cheese until well mixed.
- Using your hands, take a small amount of the filling and form it into a ball, about the size of a golf ball.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each ball in flour, then dip in the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs, ensuring they are fully covered.
- Place the coated balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, turning halfway through for even cooking.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the filling and form the balls a day in advance. Store them in the refrigerator until ready to coat and bake.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use turkey bacon for a lighter option or swap out the buffalo sauce for BBQ sauce for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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