cheese fritters with balsamic dipping sauce

Name: Cheese Fritters with Balsamic Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 18
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## FRITTERS; 1 1/2 cup(s) fresh whole milk ricotta cheese; 1 1/2 cup(s) shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 2 cup(s) panko bread crumbs; 3 large eggs; 3/4 cup(s) all purpose flour; - vegetable oil, for frying; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh thyme, chopped; ## BALSAMIC DIPPING SAUCE; 6 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 2 tablespoon(s) dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon(s) honey; 1/2 cup(s) extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper

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Amanda Smith

Peoria, IL

Updated on Oct 31, 2011

Just one word....yum!!!!!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Deep Fry

yield 18 fritters

Ingredients

FRITTERS
1 1/2 cups fresh whole milk ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups panko bread crumbs
3 large eggs
3/4 cup all purpose flour
- vegetable oil, for frying
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
BALSAMIC DIPPING SAUCE
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

How To Make cheese fritters with balsamic dipping sauce

Step 1

For the Fritters: In a small bowl combine the ricotta, mozzarella, salt, and pepper. In another bowl pour the panko. In a third bowl lightly beat the eggs. Put the flour in a fourth bowl. Line a tray with parchment paper.

Step 2

Scoop a 1 1/2 tablespoon ball of the cheese mixture into the flour and roll to coat. Transfer the ball to the eggs and roll to coat. Transfer the cheese ball to the panko and again roll to coat. Transfer the ball to the parchment-lined tray. Continue with the remaining cheese mixture. If it is warm in your house, you may want to chill them in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes prior to frying.
Step 3

Meanwhile heat 3 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet to 350 degrees F. Fry fritters in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan, until golden, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towel to drain. Sprinkle with thyme. Serve warm with Balsamic Dipping Sauce.
Step 4

For the Balsamic Dipping Sauce: Combine the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, and honey in a blender. Blend until combined. Add the oil in a steady stream while the machine is running. Season with the salt and pepper. Serve in a small bowl alongside the fritters.
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