Cheese Balls
Description
This incredibly simple appetizer can be taken to work or on a picnic, served to guests, or used to complement a main dish. It's one of the easiest and most delicious ways to make cheese balls.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Grate the cheese on a fine or medium grater and place it in a deep bowl. For this cheese ball recipe, you can use several types of cheese at once to make the appetizer more original.
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Step 2
2. Add a little milk and mix well. You can also use sour cream or mayonnaise.
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Step 3
3. In a small bowl, beat the egg.
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Step 4
4. Fill the third small bowl with flour or breadcrumbs. You can add variety to this simple cheese ball recipe with a piquant coating—for example, by adding red pepper flakes or other spices.
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Step 5
5. Shape a small amount of the cheese mixture into a ball.
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Step 6
6. Dip it in beaten egg.
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Step 7
7. Then thoroughly coat in flour on all sides. If desired, you can repeat the process for a double coating on the balls.
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Step 8
8. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. At home, you can fry cheese balls like these in a deep fryer or with a small amount of oil in a skillet.
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Step 9
9. Cooking time depends on the size of the balls, but on average it does not take more than 5–6 minutes. Place the finished appetizer on a paper towel, blot off any remaining oil, and serve.