How to Make Fried Cheese Balls - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who doesn't love cheese? It's the perfect ingredient for adding flavor and creaminess to any dish. And when it's fried to golden perfection, it becomes an irresistible snack or appetizer that's sure to be a hit at any gathering. That's why fried cheese balls are the ultimate indulgence for cheese lovers everywhere.

These crispy, gooey morsels are made by rolling bite-sized pieces of cheese in a seasoned breading and then frying them until they're crispy on the outside and molten on th...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or waxed paper.
  • Pour bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Cheddar cheese into 3 separate piles on the prepared baking sheet. Combine milk and egg in a bowl and stir until well combined.
  • Roll cream cheese into 1-inch balls. Split each ball in half and place sharp Cheddar inside of cheese ball; put it back together and shape cream cheese around the Cheddar cheese. Roll it in Parmesan and Cheddar cheeses until the outside is completely covered. Dip in the milk mixture and roll in bread crumbs until completely covered. Repeat with remaining cream cheese balls.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drop cheese balls in the hot oil and allow to get brown on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Nutrition

    285 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 64mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Calcium: 251mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 91mg