DEEP-FRIED CHEESE BITES

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Deep-Fried Cheese Bites image

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

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 pound cheese curds or cubed cheddar cheese
1 cup beer
Oil for deep-fat frying

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.

There are no comments yet!