Description
A recipe for making small, crispy balls filled with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg and milk together.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. The batter will be thick.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, working in small batches.
- Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the cheese balls with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute other firm, shreddable cheeses for mozzarella or cheddar.
- Maintain the oil temperature between 340°F and 360°F for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 balls
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: fried cheese, cheese balls, appetizer, crispy snack, mozzarella, cheddar