FRIED GORGONZOLA BITES

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Light, golden cube-shaped croquettes with a warm, silky Gorgonzola cheese center. This is served at Arola restaurant in Barcelona, Spain. Prepare ahead, these must chill 3 hours.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h2m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1/4 lb gorgonzola dolce blue cheese, cut into small pieces
1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 large eggs, beaten
2 cups dry breadcrumbs
4 cups olive oil, for frying (or part veg. oil)

Steps:

  • Line an 8" square baking dish with plastic wrap and spray with vegetable oil spray. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Add 3/4 cup of the flour and cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly. Whisk in the milk and cook over moderately high heat, whisking constantly until thick, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and whisk in the Gorgonzola until completely melted, about 2 minutes. Add nutmeg and season with salt and pepper. Scrape the mixture into the lined baking dish. Smooth the top and coat lightly with vegetable oil spray. Press a sheet of plastic wrap directly onto the mixture and freeze until firm but still soft enough to cut, about 3 hours.
  • Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Spoon the remaining 1 cup of flour into a shallow bowl. Put the beaten eggs and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Invert the set cheese mixture onto a cutting board and remove the plastic wrap. Using a floured knife, cut the chilled cheese mixture into 1" cubes,wiping the blade between slices. Working with 5 or 6 pieces at a time and keeping the rest refrigerated, dredge the cubes in flour, then in the egg and bread crumbs. Transfer the croquettes to the baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Place a wire rack over a baking sheet and line the rack with paper towels. Pour 1 1/2 inches of oil into a medium saucepan and heat to 365*F. Add 4 or 5 croquettes to the hot oil and fry until golden and crisp, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon transfer the croquettes to paper towels to drain. Repeat with the remaining croquettes. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2162.5, Fat 202, SaturatedFat 40.2, Cholesterol 190.3, Sodium 720.1, Carbohydrate 69.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 8.3, Protein 22.2

mohamad zenfan
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I've never had fried gorgonzola bites before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They were absolutely delicious!


Arsh Singh
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These fried gorgonzola bites were a great way to impress my guests. They were easy to make and looked very elegant.


adam ahmedlebda
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I'm not usually a fan of fried foods, but these fried gorgonzola bites were an exception. They were light and airy, and the gorgonzola was perfectly melted.


Haroon Yaseen
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I love gorgonzola cheese, so I was excited to try this recipe. I wasn't disappointed! The fried gorgonzola bites were crispy and flavorful.


Mahfooz Khawaja
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Overall, I was disappointed with these fried gorgonzola bites. I wouldn't make them again.


Siobhan Mary
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I would have liked these fried gorgonzola bites more if the gorgonzola had been melted more.


lawrence ssentale
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These fried gorgonzola bites were a bit too greasy for my taste.


MD sahadu
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my fried gorgonzola bites didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked.


Azmatullah Khan
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I was disappointed with these fried gorgonzola bites. The gorgonzola was too strong for my taste, and the breading was too thick.


foxsunny
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These fried gorgonzola bites are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with guests.


KAWSAR Mojumder
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I love the combination of flavors in these fried gorgonzola bites. The gorgonzola is salty and tangy, while the breading is sweet and crispy.


TORNADO GAMING
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These fried gorgonzola bites are a great way to use up leftover gorgonzola cheese. They're also a fun and easy appetizer to make.


Lacee Stewart
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I've made these fried gorgonzola bites several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for parties or as a snack.


Ramil Riaz
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I was skeptical at first, but these fried gorgonzola bites were surprisingly delicious. The gorgonzola was creamy and flavorful, and the breading was crispy and golden brown.


Vijay Pallapu
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I'm always looking for new and interesting appetizers to serve at parties, and these fried gorgonzola bites fit the bill perfectly. They were easy to make and disappeared quickly!


Ishaq Omolade
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These fried gorgonzola bites were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and had the perfect balance of flavors.


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