Fried Cheese Balls

Try these fried cheese balls made with 3 different cheeses as a tasty party snack that can easily be made and modified for your taste buds.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 285 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
• 2 cups Italian-seasoned bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or waxed paper.

Step 2

Pour bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Cheddar cheese into 3 separate piles on the prepared baking sheet. Combine milk and egg in a bowl and stir until well combined.

Step 3

Roll cream cheese into 1-inch balls. Split each ball in half and place sharp Cheddar inside of cheese ball; put it back together and shape cream cheese around the Cheddar cheese. Roll it in Parmesan and Cheddar cheeses until the outside is completely covered. Dip in the milk mixture and roll in bread crumbs until completely covered. Repeat with remaining cream cheese balls.

Step 4

Heat oil in a large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drop cheese balls in the hot oil and allow to get brown on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.