ITALIAN FRIED CHEESE BALLS
The cheese balls are actually a mixture of pecan meal, bread crumbs, cheese, and eggs. After frying, they are smothered in a tomato sauce, and baked to perfection. Uncooked cheese balls can be frozen for later use.
Provided by Debbie Russell
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together pecans, bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, and onion. Shape into golf ball size balls.
- Heat oil in an electric deep fryer or heavy saucepan to 365 degrees F ( 170 degrees C). Add cheese balls to hot oil, and fry until brown. Fry in batches to maintain oil temperature. Transfer to an 8 inch square baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix together tomato juice, tomato soup, and cumin. Cover cheese balls with sauce. Sprinkle additional cheese on top, if desired.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 180.3 mg, Fat 35.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 650.9 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
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Francesca Marshall
[email protected]Overall, I thought these cheese balls were pretty good. They were easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely make them again.
Vij Vijay
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cheese balls to stay together. I think I would use a different type of cheese next time.
Hashini Alawatta
[email protected]The cheese balls were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would try baking them next time instead of frying them.
koko koko
[email protected]These cheese balls were a bit bland. I think I would add some more spices or herbs next time.
Areej Bukhari
[email protected]I was looking for a fun and easy appetizer to make for my next party and these cheese balls fit the bill perfectly. They were a huge hit with my guests and I will definitely be making them again.
Mr shahzaib
[email protected]These cheese balls were just what I was looking for. They were easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making them again.
Ilyaas abassi
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! The cheese balls were a hit at my party and I will definitely be making them again.
Phenomenal Voice
[email protected]These cheese balls were amazing! I loved the crispy outer layer and the gooey melted cheese inside. I will definitely be making these again.
Abid Hussain Vehari
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cheese balls to stay together. I think I would use a different type of cheese next time.
Sabita Kandel
[email protected]The cheese balls were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would try baking them next time instead of frying them.
Dragos Tufescu
[email protected]These cheese balls were a bit bland. I think I would add some more spices or herbs next time.
Anila Islam
[email protected]I was looking for a fun and easy appetizer to make for my next party and these cheese balls fit the bill perfectly. They were a huge hit with my guests and I will definitely be making them again.
Abdel Halim
[email protected]These cheese balls were easy to make and very tasty. I used a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese and they were gooey and delicious. I will definitely make them again.
Tahira Naz
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about frying cheese, but these turned out amazing! The panko breadcrumbs gave them a nice crunch and the marinara sauce was the perfect dipping sauce.
Taimoor
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cheese balls turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and melted on the inside. My kids loved them!
Emon Hessin
[email protected]These fried cheese balls were an absolute delight! The gooey mozzarella center paired perfectly with the crispy, golden-brown exterior. They were easy to make and a huge hit at my party.