Description
Monster Bites are the ultimate savory snack, combining crispy exteriors with a delicious filling of ground meat, cheese, and spices. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings, these bite-sized treats deliver satisfaction in every crunchy bite. Serve them warm with your favorite zesty dipping sauce for an elevated snacking experience. Easy to make and customizable with various ingredients, Monster Bites are sure to become a household favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef, chicken, or turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (regular or panko)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For Dipping Sauce: ? cup ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, eggs, cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the dipping sauce, mix ketchup with hot sauce if desired.
- Serve warm with dipping sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg