Fried Cheese
Start snack time on a satisfying note with these crisp, melty cubes of cheese!
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove the cheese with a slotted spoon and let the pieces drain on paper towels. Serve warm, accompanied by dipping sauce if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 517kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 24gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 1050mgFiber: 1g
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