
Cheese Balls (2 Recipes)
Description
A delicious appetizer for any gathering. There's nothing simpler than making an appetizer in a deep fryer, especially if you have leftover hard cheese and mozzarella after the holidays. Such an appetizer should be cooked in a deep fryer preheated to 175-185 degrees, as this temperature allows the cheese to melt while the coating on the appetizer becomes crispy and golden. In the recipe I explain, it can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1

1. First, drain the liquid from the mozzarella and gently pat it dry with a paper towel. Then prepare the breading: add salt and thyme to the breadcrumbs and mix well.
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Step 2

2. Next, beat the egg using a mixer or whisk. Using a skewer or toothpick, dip the mozzarella ball in flour, then in the beaten egg, and in breadcrumbs.
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Step 3

3. For the second method of preparing cheese balls, grate hard cheese on a fine grater. Beat the egg whites with salt until frothy and mix with the cheese.
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Step 4

4. If necessary, add a little flour and shape small balls by hand. Roll them in flour. Fry both types of balls in a deep fryer at 175–185 degrees.