Are you craving a delectable and crispy snack that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than deep-fried cheese! This culinary delight is a perfect blend of gooey, melted cheese encased in a golden-brown, crunchy coating. Whether you prefer mozzarella, cheddar, or a combination of cheeses, deep-fried cheese is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Served with various dipping sauces, this irresistible appetizer or snack is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipes and techniques to create the perfect deep-fried cheese experience.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
DEEP FRIED CHEESE CURDS
Straight out of Wisconsin, fried cheese curds are a favorite at carnivals and fairs. They look like little balls of popcorn and taste like cheese! Use up to 2 pounds of cheese curds with this recipe.
Provided by Janet
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese
Time 11m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the eggs and milk. Mix until smooth. Add more milk for a thinner batter. Coat the cheese curds with the batter.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Fry the coated cheese curds approximately 1 minute each, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 196.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
DEEP-FRIED CHEESE BITES
Cheese curds or cubes dipped in flour and beer, then fried, need only a good supply of crinkly toothpicks to turn them into a vanishing act. -Katie Rose, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place 1/4 cup flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add cheese curds, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk beer and remaining flour. Dip cheese curds, a few at a time, into batter and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein.
DEEP-FRIED BABY ARTICHOKES STUFFED WITH PEPPER JACK CHEESE
Categories Cheese Fry Cocktail Party Vegetarian Artichoke Winter Gourmet
Yield Makes 24 hors d'oeuvres
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Trim and cook artichokes:
- Squeeze juice from 1 lemon half into a large bowl of water, then drop same half into water.
- Cut off artichoke stems and discard. Cut off top 1/2 inch of 1 artichoke with a serrated knife. Bend back outer leaves until they snap off close to base, then discard several more layers of leaves in same manner until you reach pale yellow leaves with pale green tips. Cut off green tips.
- Trim dark green fibrous parts from base and sides of artichoke with a sharp paring knife, then rub cut surfaces with other lemon half. Drop artichoke into acidulated water.
- Trim remaining artichokes in same manner.
- Put 2 quarts water in a 4-quart pot and whisk in flour. Whisk in oil, salt, and remaining tablespoon lemon juice and bring to a simmer.
- Add trimmed artichokes and simmer, partially covered, until just tender when pierced with a knife, 8 to 12 minutes. Drain in a colander, then invert onto paper towels to drain thoroughly. Pat dry.
- When artichokes are cool enough to handle, pull out all pointed inner leaves and scoop out fuzzy choke with melon-ball cutter.
- Stuff and fry artichokes:
- Heat 2 inches oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until thermometer registers 350°F.
- While oil is heating, stuff each artichoke with 2 packed teaspoons cheese, pressing leaves around cheese.
- Put eggs and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls and divide salt and pepper between them, stirring them in. Dip each artichoke in egg, turning to coat and letting excess drip off, then in crumbs, turning to coat. Transfer to a tray.
- Fry artichokes in 2 batches (returning oil to 350°F between batches) until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer artichokes as fried to paper towels to drain, then cut in half.
DEEP-FRIED MAC & CHEESE SHELLS
I created this deep-fried mac and cheese recipe for my husband. He describes this recipe as "unbelievably delicious" because of the crispy deep-fried coating and the creamy richness on the inside. -Shirley Rickis, Lady Lake, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h
Yield 20 appetizers (2-1/2 cups dipping sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pastas separately according to package directions for al dente; drain. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add Velveeta, cheddar cheese, cream and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Cook and stir over low heat until blended. Remove from heat., In another large saucepan, combine small pasta shells and half of the cheese mixture; set aside. For dipping sauce, stir 1 cup milk into remaining cheese mixture; keep warm., In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs with remaining milk. In another shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs with remaining Parmesan cheese. Place flour in a third shallow bowl. Fill each large shell with scant 1/4 cup pasta mixture. Dip in flour to coat all sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then in bread crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere., In an electric skillet or a deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry shells, a few at a time, 1-2 minutes on each side or until dark golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
DEEP-FRIED CHEESE SQUARES
Steps:
- In a heavy 3 to 4-quart saucepan melt the butter over moderate heat. When the foam begins to subside, stir in 3/4 cup of the flour and mix well. Add the milk in a stream whisking constantly. Cook over high heat until the sauce comes to a boil and thickens. Simmer for another 10 minutes on low heat, whisking often.
- Take the pan off the heat and beat in the egg yolks, one at a time, using a wooden spoon. Season with the salt and pepper. Add the grated cheese and mix well. Pour into a greased baking dish (8 by 6-inches) and spread into a 1/2-inch thick layer. Use a spatula to smooth the top. Allow to cool to room temperature, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight, until firm.
- Using a pastry wheel or a sharp knife, cut the mixture into 2-inch squares and transfer them to a sheet of waxed paper. Dredge each square into the remaining flour and coat completely. Shake off excess flour and dip into the egg wash, followed by the bread crumbs. Pat the square gently with a spatula to help the crumbs adhere. Repeat with all the squares and place them on a baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, until the coating is firm.
- In a deep fryer or heavy saucepan, heat 2 to 3-inches of oil until it reaches 375 degrees. Preheat the oven to its lowest temperature. Line a baking dish with paper towels and set in the middle of the oven.
- Deep-fry the squares 3 or 4 at a time, turning them with a slotted spoon for about 5 minutes, until golden brown on both sides. As they brown, transfer them to a baking dish in the oven to keep them warm while you deep-fry the rest. Serve at once as a first course or an accompaniment to the drinks.
DEEP-FRIED CHICKEN WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE GRITS
Provided by Sandra Lee
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the chicken: Fill a large heavy-bottomed high-sided skillet with enough oil to come 1/3 of the way up the sides. Place over medium heat.
- Set up a breading station by whisking together the eggs, buttermilk and hot sauce in 1 pie plate or baking dish, and stirring together the fish fry mix and Cajun seasoning in another. Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture, and then press into the fish fry mixture, making sure it gets completely coated. Set aside while the oil is heating.
- When the oil reaches about 365 degrees F, carefully place the chicken into the oil. Fry in 2 batches so that the pot does not get overcrowded. Fry until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on a tray lined with paper towels.
- For the grits: In medium pot, heat the milk to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk in the butter. Whisk in the grits and continue to whisk until thickened. Mix in 1/2 cup cheese and continue to stir until the cheese is melted and incorporated. Remove from the heat, sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon of the remaining cheese and serve along with the fried chicken.
DEEP FRIED CAMEMBERT CHEESE
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Have the cheese very cold. (You may even use it frozen slightly.) Cut in small wedges and lightly coat with flour. Dip each wedge in slightly beaten egg and coat in fine bread crumbs. Refrigerate several hours before frying. Deep fry in 1 1/2 inches of very hot oil (385 degrees) about 1 1/2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot as an appetizer or as a light dessert with your favorite jam.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
DEEP-FRIED HAM AND CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS RECIPE
Provided by á-2053
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap and pound them lightly. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon 1 Tbs. shredded cheese in the center of each chicken breast. Cover with a rectangle of ham. Spoon another Tbs. of cheese on top. Fold edges of chicken breast over to enclose the filling. Place briefly in freezer before breading them. Beat the eggs with the water in a flat container. Dip the stuffed chicken breasts first in flour to coat well, then in the egg mixture, coating all over, and finally in bread crumbs. Cook in hot vegetable oil until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
HERB/CHEESE STUFFED DEEP FRIED SHROOMS
Delicious appetizer
Provided by barbara lentz
Categories Cheese Appetizers
Time 3h30m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Combine the cream cheese with the salt, garlic powder, thyme, & rosemary. Let sit for 10 minutes to let flavors meld.
- 2. Fill the caps with the cream cheese mixture. Place flour on a plate and add the salt and cayenne pepper. Mix well. Place the milk in a bowl. Dip each of the mushroom caps in milk then roll in the flour mixture.
- 3. Set the mushrooms on a plate and place in freezer for 3 hours. This keeps the coating on and the cheese from melting out of the mushrooms when cooking
- 4. Meanwhile make the dipping sauce by mixing all ingredients together. Cover and place in fridge.
- 5. Heat the oil to 350 degrees. Deep fry the mushrooms 4 at a time for about 8 minutes until browned well. Let sit on rack to drain and let the insides cool down abit.
- 6. Once all the mushrooms are cooked. Serve with dipping sauce and be careful they can be pretty hot inside.
Tips:
- Choose the right cheese: Semi-hard cheeses like mozzarella, cheddar, and halloumi are great for frying, as they melt and become gooey without losing their shape. Avoid soft cheeses like brie or camembert, as they will melt too easily and become runny.
- Use a flavorful breading: The breading is what will give your fried cheese its crispy exterior and delicious flavor. You can use a simple breadcrumb coating, or get creative with your ingredients. Try adding herbs, spices, or even chopped nuts to your breading for extra flavor.
- Fry the cheese in hot oil: This will help to create a crispy crust and prevent the cheese from becoming greasy. Make sure the oil is hot enough before you add the cheese, otherwise it will absorb too much oil and become soggy.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the cheese will not fry evenly and may become soggy. Fry the cheese in batches if necessary.
- Serve the fried cheese immediately: Fried cheese is best served hot and crispy. Serve it with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or honey mustard.
Conclusion:
Fried cheese is a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make fried cheese that is crispy, gooey, and flavorful. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy treat, give fried cheese a try!
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