Description
Fried Cheese Balls are the ultimate crowd-pleasers, featuring a golden, crispy exterior that encases a gooey, melty cheese center. Perfect for parties, game nights, or cozy evenings at home, these bite-sized snacks deliver an explosion of cheesy flavor. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create these delectable bites in no time. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce for an unforgettable snack experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine mozzarella, cheddar, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Form small balls (about 1 inch) from the cheese mixture and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Roll each ball in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a frying pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry cheese balls in batches for about 3 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 cheese balls (80g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg