This fried cheese is such a treat. There's a delicious mixture of cheeses that give these little cheese bites great flavor and a gooey texture. Dipped in marinara they make a great party appetizer or treat for game day. I first tried fried cheese at a restaurant. It was good, but I thought I could make it better. This has been a hit every time I make it!
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Recipe Cuisine: American Recipe Category: Cheese Appetizers Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients :
- 1/2 cup(s) part-skim ricotta cheese
- 3-4 ounce(s) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 ounce(s) Asiago cheese, freshly grated
- 3 tablespoon(s) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup(s) Italian bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup(s) Panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon(s) Italian seasoning
- - oil, for frying
- - warm marinara sauce, optional
Intructions :
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Asiago, and Parmesan cheeses
- Add the egg and Italian seasoning. Mix well with clean hands
- In a medium-sized skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat
- While the oil is heating, take tablespoonfuls of the ricotta mixture and form into a 1 to 2-inch balls
- Lightly roll the cheese balls into the Italian bread crumbs and then lightly into the Panko bread crumbs
- Carefully place the cheese balls into the oil in small batches. Do not overcrowd the skillet
- Let cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, then carefully flip the cheese balls over with a slotted metal spoon
- Once the cheese balls have a golden brown color, remove them using the slotted spoon
- Place on a paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Serve warm with warm marinara sauce.
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Keyword : fried cheese-American-Cheese Appetizers-Pan Fry