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Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs

Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs for Epic Game Day Snacking

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs are the ultimate game day snack, bringing cheesy goodness and savory flavors everyone will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bombs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Center
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese Cut into 1-inch cubes
For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken Can substitute with ground turkey or lean beef
  • 4 slices Cooked Bacon Crumble into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce Adjust for spice level
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
For Coating and Cooking
  • 1/2 cup Plain Flour
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Panko or regular
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil For frying

Equipment

  • deep skillet
  • Mixing Bowls
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs
  1. Cut the mozzarella cheese into 1-inch cubes and set them aside on a plate.
  2. Crumble the cooked bacon into small pieces and wrap a slice around each mozzarella cube.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and half of the buffalo sauce.
  4. Take a portion of the chicken mixture, flatten it, place the wrapped cheese in the center, and encase it completely with the chicken mixture.
  5. Roll each bomb in flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
  6. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the bombs for 5-6 minutes until golden; or bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18-20 minutes.
  7. Remove from oil or oven, drizzle with remaining buffalo sauce, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bombCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill assembled bombs for up to 24 hours before cooking for enhanced crunch. Experiment with spices for varied flavors.

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