Cheese Balls
Get ready to wow your taste buds with these incredibly delicious and easy-to-make Cheese Balls! These golden-fried bites of cheesy goodness are made with puff pastry and your favorite cheese, then seasoned with a sprinkle of shichimi togarashi, a Japanese seven-spice blend. Perfect as a party appetizer, game day snack,... Read more ... or a fun treat any day of the week, these crispy cheese balls are sure to disappear fast! Watch and learn how to make this simple yet impressive recipe that will have everyone asking for more. Let's get cooking! Read less x saved Yarda Resident Chef November 2, 2024 20 min.20 min.1/5 20 min. 20 min. 1/5 Ingredients: Sauce: 4 TBSP of mayonnaise2 TBSP of ketchup1 TBSP of mustard of your choice1 TBSP of hot sauce Juice from ½ lemon1 TSP of dried garlic powder½ TSP of salt (adjust if needed)½ TSP of ground pepper½ TSP of ground smoked paprika 4 TBSP of mayonnaise 2 TBSP of ketchup 1 TBSP of mustard of your choice 1 TBSP of hot sauce Juice from ½ lemon 1 TSP of dried garlic powder ½ TSP of salt (adjust if needed) ½ TSP of ground pepper ½ TSP of ground smoked paprika Tools: 1x Measuring Spoons1x Chef’s knife1x Cutting Board1x Lemon Squeezer (optionally)1x Small Mixing Bowl (about 1 QT)1x French Whisk1x Rolling Pin1x Deep Fryer or Pot and Thermometer or Air Fryer1x Cooling Rack or Paper Towels1x Skimmer (or slotted spoon) 1x Measuring Spoons 1x Chef’s knife 1x Cutting Board 1x Lemon Squeezer (optionally) 1x Small Mixing Bowl (about 1 QT) 1x French Whisk 1x Rolling Pin 1x Deep Fryer or Pot and Thermometer or Air Fryer 1x Cooling Rack or Paper Towels 1x Skimmer (or slotted spoon) Directions: 1. Sauce Before you start preparing the cheese balls, first prepare a sauce. 1.1. Place all sauce ingredients into a small mixing bowl: 4 TBSP of mayonnaise 2 TBSP of ketchup 1 TBSP of mustard 1 TBSP of hot sauce Juice from ½ of the lemon 1 TSP of garlic powder ½ TPS of salt ½ TSP of ground black pepper ½ TSP of smoked paprika Stir thoroughly. 1.2. Set aside for later use. 2. Cheese Ball Preparation: 2.1. Gently roll 1 sheet of puff pastry. 2.2. Then cut it into squares, each about 2 1/2 inches. 2.3. Place a cheese cube in the middle of each square. 2.4. Close the cheese in the dough, pinch the dough seams together, and then gently roll to create a perfect ball. 3. Deep Fry the Cheese Balls: Note: Work in batches based on the size of your fryer or pot. 3.1. Preheat oil in a deep fryer or medium saucepan to 350°F. 3.2. Place cheese balls in the oil and fry until a nice golden color is reached (usually between 3 – 5 minutes) 3.3. When done, remove to a cooling rack or plate lined with a paper towel and let them drip for a minute. 4. Serve the Cheese Balls: 4.1. Place on individual platters or in a large bowl. 4.2. Sprinkle with salt and optionally with shichimi. 4.3. Serve with the sauce. About the Author: YardaResident Chef # 11 6 Followers Published Recipes: 11Member since: 2023-10-17 Published Recipes: 11 Member since: 2023-10-17 Disclaimer All content and information (including recipes, articles, and other materials) on CookingHub.com are the opinions of the authors and are not intended to provide dietary, medical, legal, or political advice. Consult with a professional before deciding to follow these opinions. 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