**Crispy, gooey, and bursting with flavor, these Fried Havarti Cheese Bites are the perfect party appetizer or snack.** Made with just a few simple ingredients, they're easy to make and always a hit. The creamy Havarti cheese is coated in a crispy breadcrumb coating and fried until golden brown. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious and satisfying treat.
**In this article, you'll find two irresistible recipes for Fried Havarti Cheese Bites:**
* **Classic Fried Havarti Cheese Bites:** This recipe uses a simple breadcrumb coating for a classic flavor.
* **Bacon-Wrapped Fried Havarti Cheese Bites:** These bites are wrapped in bacon for an extra layer of flavor and crunch.
**Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under 30 minutes.** So what are you waiting for? Gather your ingredients and let's get frying!
CHEESE AND HERB BITES
Steps:
- In a small bowl mix together mascarpone, one tablespoon herbs and pepper till well blended. Combine the cheddar, Havarti and Parmesan in a separate bowl. Top Pretzel Crisps® with a dollop of mascarpone mixture and then sprinkle with cheese blend and remaining herbs.
FRIED HAVARTI CHEESE BITES
I made this up the other day when I had some hot oil ready to go. Who can argue with fried cheese, and Havarti is my favorite! Let me know your variations on it! Sauces can vary from horseradish based (with ketchup and mayo) to mustard sauces, or really anything you like. Truly, these are divine all by themselves!
Provided by WEEBRIE
Categories Cheese Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 300 degrees F (168 degrees C).
- Beat water, flour, Cajun seasoning, Italian Seasoning, cayenne pepper, and salt with a whisk in a large bowl until smooth. If batter is too thick, thin with up to 1/4 cup water.
- Grind French-fried onions and panko crumbs in a food processor until fine; transfer to a bowl.
- Stir about half the cubed cheese into the batter to coat; remove with a slotted spoon to the breading, and toss to coat.
- Carefully add a coated cheese cubes to the hot oil in small batches, and fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer fried cheese cubes to a paper towel-covered dish. Reheat oil to 300 degrees F (168 degrees C) and repeat process with remaining cheese cubes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 331 mg
DEEP-FRIED CHEESE BITES
Cheese curds or cubes dipped in flour and beer, then fried, need only a good supply of crinkly toothpicks to turn them into a vanishing act. -Katie Rose, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place 1/4 cup flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add cheese curds, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk beer and remaining flour. Dip cheese curds, a few at a time, into batter and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh havarti cheese that is cold and firm.
- Cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
- Use a shallow dish for dredging the cheese cubes in the flour mixture to ensure they are evenly coated.
- Shake off any excess flour from the cheese cubes before frying to prevent the oil from splattering.
- Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C) before frying the cheese cubes to ensure they cook evenly and quickly.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when frying the cheese cubes to prevent them from sticking together.
- Fry the cheese cubes in batches for about 1-2 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and melted.
- Drain the fried cheese cubes on a paper towel-lined plate to remove any excess oil.
- Serve the fried havarti cheese bites immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Fried havarti cheese bites are a quick and easy appetizer or snack that is sure to please everyone. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delicious and addictive treats that are perfect for any occasion. So next time you are looking for something to satisfy your cravings, give fried havarti cheese bites a try. You won't be disappointed!
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