Crispy Cheese and Herb Fried Balls
Get ready to indulge in these irresistibly **Crispy Cheese and Herb Fried Balls**, the ultimate appetizer or snack for any gathering! This recipe combines the gooey richness of cheddar and mozzarella with the fresh, zesty flavors of parsley, chives, and a hint of garlic powder. Each bite offers the perfect balance of creamy and savory, encased in a golden, crispy breadcrumb coating that's shallow-fried to perfection. Easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, these bite-sized delights are ideal for entertaining or savoring as a midweek treat. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauces, like marinara or ranch, for a flavor-packed experience your guests won’t forget! Optimize your cravings with this snack-time favorite today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Cheddar cheese
- 150 grams Mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 100 grams All-purpose flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 150 grams Breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 500 milliliters Vegetable oil
Instructions
Start by grating the cheddar and mozzarella cheese into a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and chives, and add them to the cheese mixture.
Sprinkle the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Mix everything well until evenly combined.
Shape the cheese and herb mixture into small balls, roughly the size of a golf ball.
In a shallow bowl, place the flour. In a second bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, add the breadcrumbs.
Roll each cheese ball first in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat evenly in breadcrumbs.
Pour the vegetable oil into a deep skillet or pot, and heat over medium-high heat to 175°C (350°F).
Carefully lower a few cheese balls into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
Fry the balls for 3-4 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Repeat the frying process with the remaining cheese balls.
Serve the fried balls hot with your choice of dipping sauce, such as marinara or ranch dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 541.1 g | 694% | |
| Saturated Fat | 114.2 g | 571% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 285.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 612 mg | 204% | |
| Sodium | 7399 mg | 322% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 226.5 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.2 g | ||
| Protein | 116.6 g | 233% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1922 mg | 148% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 1030 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
