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Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs

Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs: Irresistibly Gooey Treats

Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs are savory, crispy, and filled with gooey mozzarella, making them the ultimate game-day treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 bombs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 4 slices Cooked Bacon crumbled
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken substitute with ground turkey or lean beef if desired
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce divide into two portions
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper
For Coating
  • 1 cup Plain Flour
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs (Panko or Regular) Panko preferred
For Frying
  • 2 cups Vegetable or Canola Oil for frying

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Frying pot or baking sheet
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Filling: Cut mozzarella into bite-sized cubes, crumble the bacon, and wrap bacon around mozzarella.
  2. Mix the Chicken Mixture: In a bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and half of the buffalo sauce.
  3. Encase the Cheese: Flatten chicken mixture, place wrapped mozzarella in center, mold chicken around to form a ball.
  4. Coat the Bombs: Roll each bomb in flour, dip into beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  5. Fry or Bake: Heat oil to 350°F and fry bombs for 5-6 minutes until golden or bake at 400°F for 18-20 minutes.
  6. Toss in Buffalo Sauce: Drizzle remaining buffalo sauce over cooked bombs and gently toss to coat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bombCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure mozzarella is completely enclosed to prevent leakage during cooking. Use Panko for added crunch. Refrigerate pre-made bombs for convenience.

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