ITALIAN FRIED CHEESE BALLS
The cheese balls are actually a mixture of pecan meal, bread crumbs, cheese, and eggs. After frying, they are smothered in a tomato sauce, and baked to perfection. Uncooked cheese balls can be frozen for later use.
Provided by Debbie Russell
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together pecans, bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, and onion. Shape into golf ball size balls.
- Heat oil in an electric deep fryer or heavy saucepan to 365 degrees F ( 170 degrees C). Add cheese balls to hot oil, and fry until brown. Fry in batches to maintain oil temperature. Transfer to an 8 inch square baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix together tomato juice, tomato soup, and cumin. Cover cheese balls with sauce. Sprinkle additional cheese on top, if desired.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 180.3 mg, Fat 35.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 650.9 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
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Haris Sattar
hsattar80@hotmail.comI made these cheese balls gluten-free by using almond flour instead of breadcrumbs. They were just as good as the traditional version.
Angelica Olaguez
angelica_olaguez@hotmail.comI'm a vegetarian, so I used tofu instead of cheese. They were still delicious!
Nayem BHAI
nb@yahoo.comThese cheese balls are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving them with a side of marinara sauce.
Hasandi Chamudika
h.chamudika5@gmail.comI've made these cheese balls several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect party food.
Jennifer Kemp
k_j@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of fried food, but these cheese balls were an exception. They were so light and airy, I could have eaten a whole plate of them.
John Saliba
sj5@aol.comThese cheese balls are the perfect comfort food. They're crispy, gooey, and cheesy. What more could you ask for?
MeNuralam Bd
bd@hotmail.comI made a double batch of these cheese balls because I knew they would be popular. I was right! They disappeared in minutes.
Zubair
zubair@gmail.comThese were the perfect appetizer for my party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.
Maryjane Holmes
m.h1@gmail.comI dipped the cheese balls in marinara sauce and they were to die for.
Theresa Boahemaa
theresab@gmail.comI used a mixture of Parmesan and mozzarella cheese and they were so flavorful.
ROBEUL
robeul50@yahoo.comI added some chopped jalapeños to the cheese mixture for a little kick. They were amazing!
harrison kinuthia
k@gmail.comThese were so easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Allan Valerio
valerio-allan19@hotmail.frI made these cheese balls for my kids and they were a hit! They loved the crispy coating and the gooey cheese inside.
Shalom Ofure Okpere
o_s@hotmail.comThese cheese balls were a huge hit at my dinner party. They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.
Md Eliyas hossain
hm32@gmail.comI've been making fried cheese balls for years, but this recipe is by far the best. The breadcrumbs coating is perfectly crispy and the cheese inside is so melty and flavorful. It's the perfect appetizer or snack.
Renay Himle
himle_r@aol.comFantastic party treat! Guests raved about the crispy outsides and gooey middles of these addictive cheese balls. Thanks for sharing!