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
[email protected]I made these cheese balls gluten-free by using almond flour instead of breadcrumbs. They were just as good as the traditional version.
Angelica Olaguez
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I used tofu instead of cheese. They were still delicious!
Nayem BHAI
[email protected]These 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
[email protected]I've made these cheese balls several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect party food.
Jennifer Kemp
[email protected]I'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
[email protected]These cheese balls are the perfect comfort food. They're crispy, gooey, and cheesy. What more could you ask for?
MeNuralam Bd
[email protected]I made a double batch of these cheese balls because I knew they would be popular. I was right! They disappeared in minutes.
Zubair
[email protected]These were the perfect appetizer for my party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.
Maryjane Holmes
[email protected]I dipped the cheese balls in marinara sauce and they were to die for.
Theresa Boahemaa
[email protected]I used a mixture of Parmesan and mozzarella cheese and they were so flavorful.
ROBEUL
[email protected]I added some chopped jalapeños to the cheese mixture for a little kick. They were amazing!
harrison kinuthia
[email protected]These were so easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Allan Valerio
[email protected]I 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
[email protected]These cheese balls were a huge hit at my dinner party. They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.
Md Eliyas hossain
[email protected]I'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
[email protected]Fantastic party treat! Guests raved about the crispy outsides and gooey middles of these addictive cheese balls. Thanks for sharing!