fried cheese

Name: Fried Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) part-skim ricotta cheese; 3-4 ounce(s) shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 ounce(s) Asiago cheese, freshly grated; 3 tablespoon(s) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup(s) Italian bread crumbs; 1/2 cup(s) Panko bread crumbs; 1 teaspoon(s) Italian seasoning; - oil, for frying; - warm marinara sauce, optional

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Jennifer Bass

Richmond, KY

Updated on Aug 2, 2018

I first tried "fried cheese" at a restaurant. It was good, but I thought I could make it better. This has been a hit every time I make it!

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A plate of Fried Cheese with marinara for dipping.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This fried cheese is such a treat. There's a delicious mixture of cheeses that give these little cheese bites great flavor and a gooey texture. Dipped in marinara they make a great party appetizer or treat for game day.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Pan Fry

yield 16 appetizers

Ingredients

1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
3-4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1 ounce Asiago cheese, freshly grated
3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- oil, for frying
- warm marinara sauce, optional

How To Make fried cheese

Test Kitchen Tips

We were able to make 24 balls (1 tablespoon each).

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Asiago, and Parmesan cheeses.

Step 2

Add the egg and Italian seasoning. Mix well with clean hands.
Step 3

In a medium-sized skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Step 4

While the oil is heating, take tablespoonfuls of the ricotta mixture and form into a 1 to 2-inch balls.
Step 5

Lightly roll the cheese balls into the Italian bread crumbs and then lightly into the Panko bread crumbs.
Step 6

Carefully place the cheese balls into the oil in small batches. Do not overcrowd the skillet.
Step 7

Let cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, then carefully flip the cheese balls over with a slotted metal spoon.
Step 8

Once the cheese balls have a golden brown color, remove them using the slotted spoon.
Step 9

Place on a paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Serve warm with warm marinara sauce.
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