Description
Crispy fried cheese balls with a golden crust, perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- Paprika (optional)
- Vegetable or canola oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese mixture, chill until rock hard, and set up three breading stations with flour, egg wash, and panko.
- Form the cheese into balls, coat in flour, egg, and panko, then freeze again for 20-30 minutes.
- Heat oil to 375°F (190°C) in a heavy pot.
- Fry cheese balls in batches for 2-3 minutes until deep golden brown.
- Drain on a wire rack and serve immediately while hot.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 375°F oven to restore crispiness. Uncooked breaded balls can be frozen for up to 3 months and fried directly from frozen.