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Fried cheese cubes on a plate, one pulled apart showing melted cheese, served with red sauce.

Fried Cheese

Amelia MapstoneAmelia Mapstone
Dive into this irresistible Fried Cheese recipe! Golden, crispy on the outside & melty on the inside, it's the ultimate snack or appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Freezing Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 517 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 16 ounces cheddar cheese cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Vegetable oil for frying enough to fill a deep pan about 2 inches deep
  • Preferred dipping sauce optional

Instructions
 

  • In one shallow bowl, mix the flour with salt, pepper, and cayenne. In a second bowl, beat the eggs. Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
    Preparing Fried Cheese breading with flour, eggs, and panko.
  • Dip each cheese cube first in the flour mixture, then in the egg, and finally in the panko. Gently press to help the breadcrumbs stick. For a thicker coating, you can double-bread them.
    Dipping cheddar cheese cubes in panko breadcrumbs for fried cheese.
  • Place the breaded cheese cubes on a tray lined with parchment paper and freeze them for 20-30 minutes. This step ensures the coating stays intact during frying.
    Breaded cheddar cheese cubes on a tray, ready for freezing.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to about 375°F. Fry the chilled cheese cubes in small batches for roughly 3 minutes until the coating is golden and crisp.
    Frying breaded cheddar cheese cubes in hot oil for fried cheese.
  • Remove the cheese with a slotted spoon and let the pieces drain on paper towels. Serve warm, accompanied by dipping sauce if desired.
    Golden-brown fried cheddar cheese bites draining on paper towels.

Nutrition

Calories: 517kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 24gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 1050mgFiber: 1g
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