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Mozzarella Cheese Hearts
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Mozzarella Cheese Hearts

Mozzarella Cheese Hearts are an easy recipe made using Crescent dough, filled with Mozzarella cheese and Parmesan sprinkled on top. Baked, not fried.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, recipe using mozzarella, snack recipe
Servings: 7
Calories: 98kcal

Equipment

  • Rolling Pin
  • 4" Heart Cookie Cutter
  • 3" Heart Cookie Cutter
  • Pastry Mat (Rolling Mat)
  • Brush for egg
  • Fork, for crimping

Ingredients

  • 1 8 oz Refrigerated Crescent Dough (Roll)
  • 7 Slices Mozzarella Cheese Can double for cheesier version
  • 1 Egg, Beaten
  • 1-2 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • Flour for Rolling
  • Marinara or Ranch Optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°
  • Flour your surface
  • Using the 4" cookie cutter, cut 14 hearts out of the crescent dough. You should have to gather up your dough scraps and roll the dough back out to finish the job, at least once.
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  • Using the 3" cookie cutter, cut 7 (or 14 hearts if you are doubling up on the cheese) hearts out of the mozzarella cheese slices.
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  • Brush a crescent heart with the beaten egg.
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  • Place a cheese heart on top of the crescent heart. (making a sandwich)
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  • Place another crescent heart on top of the cheese.
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  • Crimp the edges with a fork by going around the heart and pressing the fork down to seal the dough together. Place on a greased/sprayed baking sheet. Repeat the process until all the hearts have been created.
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  • Sprinkle the hearts with Parmesan cheese.
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  • Bake @ 400° for 8-10 minutes, until lightly browned.
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  • Serve with marinara sauce or Ranch dressing.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 30mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 1mg