appetizer essentials: mozzarella chicken bites

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Wichita, KS
Updated on Mar 8, 2017

These are very easy to throw together, and are great as an appetizer for your next dinner party. Easy/peasy to make, and taste great. What could go wrong? So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield several

Ingredients

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 1 large chicken breast, cooked in butter, and chopped, about 1.5 cups
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce, i prefer frank’s
  • 2 ounces colby cheese, freshly shredded
  • 3 ounces mayonnaise, plain variety
  • - salt, kosher variety, to taste
  • - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • 1 - recipe for pizza crust, your favorite, rolled out and cut into 2-inch rounds
  • 4 ounces mozzarella, freshly shredded

How To Make appetizer essentials: mozzarella chicken bites

  • Step 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • Step 2
    Gather your ingredients.
  • Step 3
    Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 375f (190c).
  • Step 4
    Mix the chicken, onion powder, hot sauce, colby cheese, and mayonnaise in a small bowl.
  • Step 5
    Season with a bit of salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Step 6
    Cut the pizza dough into rounds, about 2-inches in diameter.
  • Step 7
    Add the pastry rounds to a mini cupcake pan.
  • Step 8
    Add to the oven and precook for 5 minutes.
  • Step 9
    Remove from oven, allow to slightly cool, and then fill with a heaping teaspoon of the chicken.
  • Step 10
    Top with some mozzarella.
  • Step 11
    Return to the oven, increase the temperature to 400f (205c), and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 6 – 8 minutes.
  • Step 12
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • Step 13
    Serve on a platter while still warm, and watch them disappear. Enjoy.
  • Step 14
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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