How to Make Fried Havarti Cheese Bites - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of fried cheese, then you're going to love this recipe for Fried Havarti Cheese Bites. These crispy, golden brown bites are made with creamy Havarti cheese, which is coated in a flavorful mixture of panko breadcrumbs and seasonings before being fried to perfection. The end result is a delicious appetizer or snack that's perfect for entertaining or enjoying on its own.

What makes these Fried Havarti Cheese Bites so irresistible is the combination of creamy, gooey cheese...

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Ingredients

  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • ½ cup water, or as needed
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup French-fried onions
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
  • ½ pound Havarti cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 15 servings

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 300 degrees F (168 degrees C).
  • Beat water, flour, Cajun seasoning, Italian Seasoning, cayenne pepper, and salt with a whisk in a large bowl until smooth. If batter is too thick, thin with up to 1/4 cup water.
  • Grind French-fried onions and panko crumbs in a food processor until fine; transfer to a bowl.
  • Stir about half the cubed cheese into the batter to coat; remove with a slotted spoon to the breading, and toss to coat.
  • Carefully add a coated cheese cubes to the hot oil in small batches, and fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer fried cheese cubes to a paper towel-covered dish. Reheat oil to 300 degrees F (168 degrees C) and repeat process with remaining cheese cubes.
  • Nutrition

    190 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 331mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 83mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 15mg