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Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs

Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs for Ultimate Flavor Fun

Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs are a delightful crowd-pleaser, perfect for gatherings and customizable for dietary needs.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 bombs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Can be substituted with ground turkey or lean beef
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce Adjust quantity for spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
For the Bombs
  • 8 ounces Mozzarella Cheese Cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 6 slices Cooked Bacon Crumble before using
  • 1 cup Plain Flour
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs (Panko or Regular) Panko preferred for best texture
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
For Cooking
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil For frying

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Shallow Bowls
  • Deep Skillet or Pot
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Prepare Mozzarella - Cut fresh mozzarella cheese into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Wrap Cheese - Crumble cooked bacon and wrap it around each mozzarella cube, ensuring no gaps.
  3. Step 3: Mix Chicken Filling - Combine ground chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and half of the buffalo sauce in a bowl.
  4. Step 4: Form Bombs - Flatten chicken mixture in hand, place bacon-wrapped mozzarella cube inside, and shape into a ball.
  5. Step 5: Coat Bombs - Dredge each bomb in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  6. Step 6: Cook - Deep-fry bombs in heated oil for 5-6 minutes or bake at 400°F for 18-20 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Finish & Serve - Drizzle remaining buffalo sauce over bombs and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bombCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure mozzarella is tightly wrapped in bacon to avoid leaks. Refrigerate assembled bombs for better shape and texture.

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