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Fried Cheese

Cheddar pieces are seasoned, breaded, chilled, and fried until the coating is crisp and the cheese is hot.

$1.09per serving $
60 minstart to table
6servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 lb medium cheddar
  • 1 quart vegetable oil

Steps

  1. Cut the cheddar into bite-size pieces and chill them in the freezer for 20 minutes.
  2. Mix the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in one shallow bowl, beat the eggs in another, and place the panko in a third.
  3. Coat each cheese piece in flour, egg, and panko, then chill the breaded pieces for 15 minutes.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil to 350 F in a deep, heavy pot over medium heat.
  5. Fry the cheese in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes until golden, then drain on a plate.

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