Description
Crispy fried cheese balls with a golden breadcrumb coating and a creamy mozzarella and cream cheese center, served hot with a fresh garlic herb yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.5 oz mozzarella cheese, finely grated
- 3.5 oz cream cheese, softened
- Salt, to taste
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt or soft farmer’s cheese
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Fresh herbs such as dill or parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Combine mozzarella, cream cheese, and salt until smooth
- Shape mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and refrigerate for 15 minutes
- Prepare three bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs
- Coat each cheese ball in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat
- Fry cheese balls in batches for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown
- Remove and drain on paper towels
- Mix yogurt, garlic, and herbs and serve alongside hot cheese balls
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-coat with egg and breadcrumbs
- Keep cheese balls chilled until frying to prevent leaking
- Reheat leftovers in an oven or air fryer for best texture
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg