Fried Cheese Balls
Golden, crispy, and irresistibly gooey, these Fried Cheese Balls are the ultimate snack or appetizer to indulge your cheese cravings! Made with a luscious blend of sharp cheddar and melty mozzarella, each bite delivers the perfect combination of crunchy breadcrumbs and creamy, tangy cheese. Infused with a hint of paprika and black pepper for a subtle kick, these bite-sized delights are deep-fried to a gorgeous golden brown perfection. Ready in just 25 minutes, they’re incredibly easy to make and guaranteed to impress at your next gathering. Serve them piping hot with your favorite dip—like marinara, ranch, or garlic aioli—for a crowd-pleasing treat everyone will devour. Perfect for game days, parties, or a fun snack night, these homemade golden cheese balls are a cheeselover's dream! Hot and fresh straight from the fryer, they’ll quickly become your go-to comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Cheddar cheese
- 100 grams Mozzarella cheese
- 50 grams All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 large Egg
- 60 milliliters Milk
- 100 grams Breadcrumbs
- 500 milliliters Vegetable oil
Instructions
Grate the cheddar and mozzarella cheese and mix them together in a medium bowl.
In a separate large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Beat the egg in a small bowl, add the milk, and stir until combined.
Add the cheese mixture to the flour mixture, then add the egg-milk mixture. Mix everything well until a dough forms.
Using your hands, form small balls out of the cheese mixture, about 1 inch in diameter.
Roll each cheese ball in breadcrumbs, ensuring they are fully coated.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep saucepan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Carefully lower the cheese balls into the hot oil, working in batches if necessary, and fry them for about 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the cheese balls from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Serve the fried cheese balls hot and enjoy with your favorite dip or sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5964 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 556.7 g | 714% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.9 g | 610% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 290.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 712 mg | 237% | |
| Sodium | 6298 mg | 274% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.0 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 82.5 g | 165% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1070 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 527 mg | 11% | |
*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.
