Breaded Fried Cheese Bites
Cubes of mozzarella coated in flour, egg, and panko, then fried until golden with a molten center.
Equipment
- Deep skillet
- Shallow dishes
- Paper towels
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 16 oz mozzarella cheese or cheddar or provolone, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten with 1 tbsp water
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cup vegetable oil for frying, about 1 inch deep
Instructions
Cooking
- Chill. Cut the cheese into 3/4 inch cubes and freeze for 15 minutes.
- Coat. Roll each cube in flour, dip in egg, then coat in panko. Dip in egg and panko again, then freeze for 30 minutes.
- Heat. Warm 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet to 350 degrees F.
- Fry. Fry in small batches for 1 to 2 minutes per side until deep golden.
- Season. Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve hot.
Notes
Substitutions: Use cheddar or provolone in place of mozzarella.
Tips: Freeze the coated cubes so the cheese stays inside the crust.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 2 days and reheat at 375 degrees F for 6 minutes.
Nutrition is calculated with the oil that is absorbed during frying.