How to Make Fried Cheese Balls

Fried cheese balls are a quick easy treat that you can make in under 30 minutes. They're great for parties or just for yourself.

Ingredients

  • Block of cheese (your choice: feta, blue, brie, swiss, gorgonzola, etc.)
  • Bread crumbs or flour
  • 1 or 2 eggs (depending on how many cheese balls you want to make)
  • 1/4 cup of milk
  • Oil for frying

Steps

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    Grate the cheese into a bowl.
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    Pour the milk into the bowl of cheese and mix with spoon until the cheese thickens and clumps together.
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    Plug in the deep fryer or turn on the stove for the pan with oil to heat up.
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    While the fryer gets hot, crack an egg into a second bowl.
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    Pour the flour or bread crumbs into a third bowl.
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    Take a spoon or your hand and scoop a good amount of cheese mixture. Roll it into a ball.
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    Take the uncooked cheese ball and dip it in the egg.
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    Roll the egg and cheese ball in the flour or bread crumbs. Make sure it gets an even coating.
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    Repeat the process until you have a good batch of cheese balls ready to go.
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    Put the cheese balls in the fryer for about 7 minutes or until they're golden brown and crispy. You can do all the balls at once or spread them out in batches, depending on the size of your fryer or pan.
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    Put the cheese balls onto paper towels to soak up any excess oil. Let them cool a little before enjoying them.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Can I do this without eggs?
    JillLikesToCook
    JillLikesToCook
    Community Answer
    No, because eggs act as a natural binder for everything to keep together.
  • Question
    What type of flour do I use to make the balls?
    Qamar
    Qamar
    Top Answerer
    All-purpose flour works best.
  • Question
    Are the breadcrumb ones crispier?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes. It's surely the one that makes cheese balls crispier, but also don't overcook the balls.
  • Question
    How many servings does this make?
    Qamar
    Qamar
    Top Answerer
    This recipe makes about a dozen servings.
  • Question
    Can I mix all the ingredients together to make the cheese balls?
    Qamar
    Qamar
    Top Answerer
    You can't combine all the ingredients together. You'll have to make a batter to cover the cheese balls with, rather than mixing everything altogether.

Things You'll Need

  • Bowls (3)
  • Spoon
  • Deep fryer or pan fryer
  • Measuring cup

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Updated: March 4, 2021
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Categories: Party Snacks
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