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golden brown Italian snack bites with herbs served with marinara sauce on wooden board

Easy Italian Snacks for Family Gatherings

Giulia, a passionate food enthusiast at Eat Every Slice, smiling in a bright kitchen filled with fresh ingredients and Italian-American inspiration.Giulia M.
Easy Italian snacks for family gatherings are baked bite sized snacks made with Parmesan, mozzarella, garlic, and Italian seasoning. These Italian American style snacks are comforting, family friendly, and perfect for sharing at gatherings or casual get togethers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Italian American
Servings 22 snack bites
Calories 102 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp knife
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Family Friendly Snack Bites

  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese cut into small pieces
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for drizzling

For Serving

  • 1 cup marinara sauce warmed
  • fresh herbs optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic.
  • Add the eggs and mix until the mixture holds together when pressed.
  • Fold in mozzarella cheese pieces until evenly distributed.
  • Shape the mixture into bite sized balls or patties and place on the baking sheet.
  • Drizzle lightly with olive oil and bake until golden and firm to the touch.
  • Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

These snacks can be baked ahead and reheated in the oven for best texture. They also freeze well after baking for convenient family gatherings.
Keyword Baked Snack Bites, Easy Italian Appetizers, Family Gathering Snacks, Italian Snacks