Mozarella Puffs

Golden, flaky puff pastry balls filled with gooey, melted mozzarella, these mozzarella puffs are crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, and the perfect bite-sized savory snack.

Author: Cookin’ with Sha

Meal Type: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 1,090 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 sheet - puff pastry
5 - mozzarella cheese
shredded mozzarella
¼ tsp - paprika, oregano, Cajun spice, black pepper
3 tablespoons - butter
1 tbsp - garlic
1 tsp - dried parsley
1 - egg
parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut the puff pastry sheet into 24 even squares.
Slice each mozzarella stick into five bite-sized pieces.
In a bowl make condiments mixture with paprika, oregano, Cajun spice, and black pepper.
Coat the Mozzarella pieces with the condiments mixture.
Place a piece of cheese in the center of each pastry square, then wrap and roll to form a sealed ball.
Arrange the pastry balls on a baking tray and brush the tops with the beaten egg.
Bake for about 15 minutes, or until puffed and golden.
While they’re baking, melt the butter in a small bowl in the microwave, then stir in the garlic and a little parsley.
Transfer the hot puffs to a large bowl and gently toss with the garlic butter, remaining parsley, and grated Parmesan.
Serve warm with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.

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