In a world of culinary delights, there exists a symphony of flavors that dances upon the taste buds, capturing hearts and souls with every bite. Among these delectable treats, deep-fried cheese bites stand tall as a testament to the power of simple ingredients transformed into a golden masterpiece. Whether you're hosting a party, craving a savory snack, or simply seeking comfort food, this tantalizing appetizer is sure to leave you yearning for more. Embark on a journey to discover the secrets behind creating irresistible deep-fried cheese bites, a culinary experience that will leave your taste buds begging for more.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
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.
HOME-FRIED CHEESE STICKS
These is an easy, cost-efficient way to make home-made fried cheese sticks. Taste just wonderful, light crispiness. More for your dollar and easily stored in the freezer for when you have a craving. I make 2 batches, one for the 'now' and one for later. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Provided by Melissa Goff
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese
Time 2h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Remove string cheese sticks from plastic wrappings and cut the strings in half crosswise.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place eggs in a bowl and bread crumbs into a large shallow bowl.
- Dip cheese stick halves into egg and roll in bread crumbs to completely coat the sticks; place breaded cheese sticks onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow cheese sticks to stand at room temperature for about 5 minutes to set, and repeat dipping in egg and bread crumbs to form a thick coating. Freeze breaded cheese sticks for at least 2 hours.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Deep fry cheese sticks, a few at a time, until the coating is golden brown and crisp and the cheese is soft, 5 to 8 minutes. Let sticks drain on paper towels; cool slightly and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 945.2 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
EASY FRIED CHEESE BITES
These crunchy and gooey Fried Cheese Bites are the easy answer to your snack and appetizer needs! A vegetarian dish anyone can make at the drop of a hat!
Provided by Alli Doubek
Categories Anyone Can Cook
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Take out a cutting board and cut your string cheese sticks into bite size pieces.
- In a medium sized bowl, add your eggs and whisk to break them up. Add the milk and whisk again to incorporate the two ingredients.
- Set aside two additional bowls. Fill one with your flour and the next with your bread crumbs. Place the bowl with your eggs and milk mixture in the middle of that line, so that you now have three bowls in a row (flour, eggs, bread crumbs).
- Take one piece of mozzarella. Dip it in the flour, then immediately in the egg mixture. Now, roll your cheese bite around in the bread crumbs. Continue to do this until you have all the pieces of cheese coated. You can place each finished piece on a plate once they are completed.
- In a medium sized skillet, heat your vegetable oil (about 2 inches high) to 350 degrees. (To test this, place a wooden spoon handle in the oil. If the bubbles are rolling on the handle, you're ready.)
- Pull out a plate and line it with a paper towel.
- Add 5-7 pieces into the oil for about 30 seconds. Make sure that you keep them separated so that they don't bond together!
- Fry your mozzarella bites until they are golden brown (which should be at that 30 second mark). Using a slotted spoon, remove your pieces from the oil and place them on the paper towels.
- Repeat this process with different batches until all of your bites are fried.
- Serve immediately with pasta sauce or just eat them by themselves!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 60 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 8 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 356 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat
DEEP-FRIED CHEESECAKE BITES
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 18 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the cheesecake mixture: Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Beat the cream cheese until smooth in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the sugar, vanilla and graham cracker crumbs and beat until well combined. Scoop 1-tablespoon balls of the cheesecake mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Freeze for about 30 minutes.
- For the strawberry sauce: Meanwhile, combine the strawberries, sugar and lemon juice in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring often, until the sugar is dissolved and the berries begin to break down and to give off their juices, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the seeds. Set aside.
- For the batter: Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until the oil registers 350 degrees F on a deep-frying thermometer. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add the milk and whisk until smooth.
- When the oil is ready, remove the cheesecake balls from the freezer. Working in batches, add the cheesecake balls to the batter a few at a time, turning to coat. Remove from the batter, allowing excess to drip off, and then carefully add to the oil. Fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per batch (allow the oil to return to temperature between batches). Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on the paper towels.
- Serve warm, with strawberry sauce.
DEEP FRIED CHEESE AND BROCCOLI BUTTERMILK BITES
Make and share this Deep Fried Cheese and Broccoli Buttermilk Bites recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Boo Chef in West Te
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix together in a lg. pan the water and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Bring to a boil over med. high heat.
- Add broccoli - return to a boil and cook for 3 minutes.
- Drani and rinse broccoli in cold water.
- Mix 1/4 C flour - 2 tbs cheese and onion powder in a plastic bag, Seal and shake to mix.
- Mix buttermilk,baking powder,1/2 C flour, 2 tbs cheese and 1/4 tsp salt.
- Stir until smooth.
- Heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 375.
- Dip a few pieces of broccoli in batter.
- Fry until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68, Fat 0.3, Sodium 337.3, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 2.7
FRIED MACARONI-AND-CHEESE BITES
Make way for little squares of heaven -- these fried morsels are sure to be voted most popular at any party. You can (and should) prepare the stovetop macaroni and cheese a few days ahead, since it will firm up in the refrigerator, for easier cutting. Then follow a two-step breading process, using panko instead of regular breadcrumbs for a crust that's crisp yet light. Don't be put off by the yield; the squares fry quickly, in three or four batches, and you can reheat replenishments over the course of the evening -- whenever the platter is wiped clean (which will be often).This recipe originally appeared in "Martha Stewart's Appetizers" (Clarkson Potter).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes about 10 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni until al dente according to package instructions; drain.
- In pot, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is pale golden and has a nutty aroma, about 4 minutes. Whisking constantly, slowly add milk. Cook, whisking along bottom of pot, until boiling, about 7 minutes. Reduce heat and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat, and add remaining 1 tablespoon butter, the mustard powder, and cheese. Stir until melted and sauce is smooth; season with salt. Add macaroni to sauce, and stir to combine.
- Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with parchment; brush parchment lightly with oil. Spread macaroni mixture evenly in dish. Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 8 hours.
- Invert set macaroni and cheese onto a cutting board and remove parchment. Cut into 1-inch squares with a sharp knife.
- Whisk eggs in a shallow dish. In a shallow dish, season panko with salt. Dip macaroni squares, a few at a time, in eggs, allowing excess to drip off into dish, then roll in panko mixture to coat completely. Transfer to a wire rack set on a baking sheet.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium until shimmering. Working in batches, add coated squares in a single layer (do not crowd pan); cook, turning occasionally, until all sides are crisp and golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes total. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined rack to drain and cool slightly. Wipe skillet clean. Repeat process with more oil and remaining squares. Serve warm.
Tips:
- Choose the right cheese: Semi-hard cheeses like mozzarella, cheddar, or Monterey Jack are good choices for deep-frying. Avoid soft cheeses like brie or camembert, as they will melt too easily.
- Cut the cheese into bite-sized pieces: This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from falling apart.
- Coat the cheese in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs: This will help them stay together and get crispy.
- Use a deep fryer or large pot filled with oil: The oil should be at least 3 inches deep. Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C) before frying the cheese bites.
- Fry the cheese bites in batches: Do not overcrowd the pot, as this will cause the oil temperature to drop and the cheese bites will not cook evenly.
- Cook the cheese bites until they are golden brown and crispy: This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the cheese bites on paper towels: This will help remove any excess oil.
- Serve the cheese bites hot with your favorite dipping sauce: Marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or honey mustard are all good options.
Conclusion:
Deep-fried cheese bites are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or game day gatherings. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these cheesy treats that will be a hit with everyone. So next time you are looking for a fun and tasty appetizer, give deep-fried cheese bites a try!
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