Fet Kasseri Cheese Balls with Fresh Herbs
Crispy, golden, and bursting with cheesy goodness, these Fet Kasseri Cheese Balls with Fresh Herbs are the ultimate appetizer or snack for cheese lovers. Made with a delightful blend of creamy cream cheese and rich, nutty fet Kasseri cheese, these bite-sized delights are infused with the fresh flavors of parsley and chives, and a hint of garlic powder for extra savoriness. Coated in a crunchy breadcrumb crust and deep-fried to perfection, they offer a satisfying contrast in textures. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, they’re ideal for impressing guests or elevating your next family gathering. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside a fresh salad for a crowd-pleasing treat. This irresistible recipe combines classic Mediterranean-inspired ingredients with a simple cooking method for a snack that's utterly addictive! Perfect for SEO keywords like “crispy cheese balls,” “Kasseri cheese recipes,” and “herb-infused appetizers.”
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams fet Kasseri cheese
- 100 grams cream cheese
- 100 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 150 grams breadcrumbs
- 500 milliliters sunflower oil (for frying)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt (optional)
Instructions
Grate the fet Kasseri cheese into a large bowl using the coarse side of a grater.
Add the cream cheese to the grated fet Kasseri cheese and mix well until fully combined.
Finely chop the parsley and chives, then add them to the cheese mixture along with garlic powder, black pepper, and salt (if needed). Mix thoroughly.
Using clean hands, roll the cheese mixture into bite-sized balls (approximately 2 cm in diameter). Place them on a lined tray or plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
Prepare three separate bowls: one with flour, one with a beaten egg, and one with breadcrumbs.
Remove the cheese balls from the fridge and coat each ball first in flour, then dip it in the beaten egg, and finally coat it in breadcrumbs. Ensure an even coating and set aside until all balls are ready to fry.
Heat sunflower oil in a deep frying pan or medium-sized pot to 180°C (350°F). Test the oil by dropping a small piece of bread—if it sizzles and turns golden quickly, the oil is ready.
Carefully lower a few cheese balls into the hot oil using a slotted spoon. Fry in small batches to avoid overcrowding, cooking each batch for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the fried cheese balls with the slotted spoon and place them onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve the cheese balls warm with your favorite dipping sauce or a side of fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6596 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 612.4 g | 785% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.9 g | 585% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 466 mg | 155% | |
| Sodium | 5334 mg | 232% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.7 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.2 g | ||
| Protein | 95.1 g | 190% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1664 mg | 128% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 558 mg | 12% | |
*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.
