Gooey Fried Cheese Balls

Name: Gooey Fried Cheese Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24 -28 minutes
Ingredients: 4 cups cheese or vegan cheese; 2 eggs; 4 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp oregano; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp chili flakes; 1 cup bread crumbs; 6-8 cups vegetable oil

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
24 -28 minutes
Calories
78 kcal
Cuisine
American, Vegan

Gooey Fried Cheese Balls

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Ooey, gooey, and oh so delicious. These fried cheese balls are the perfect snack or appy. They can be made with any combo of your fav vegan (or regular) cheese too!

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Ingredients

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4 cups cheese or vegan cheese grated
2 eggs
4 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp oregano
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chili flakes
1 cup bread crumbs
6-8 cups vegetable oil

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Instructions

Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large bowl, add cheese, eggs, flour, and spices. Use a hand mixer to combine.
Scoop the mixture and roll into small balls, this should be approximately 2 tbsp worth.
Roll the cheese balls into the bread crumbs, evenly coating them. Place completed cheese balls onto the baking tray and set in the refrigerator for 30 – 45 minutes until thoroughly chilled.
As the cheese balls are set up, line another baking tray with a paper towel, to soak up excess oil from frying.
After, pour 6-8 cups of vegetable oil into a deep large pot. You will need about 2-3 inches of oil. Heat the oil to 350-355F with a deep-frying or candy thermometer. If the oil is too cooler, the cheese balls will get soggy; and any hotter, they will be too dark and harden.
Remove the baking tray from the fridge and carefully place 4 – 5 cheese balls into the oil. Cook until golden brown, about 30 seconds on each side. Drain on a paper towel.
Serve immediately with marinara sauce and basil.

Notes

Use your favourite combination of cheeses or vegan cheese! Like classic cheddar, gouda, swiss, gruyere, Monterey jack, applewood smoked, provolone, etc!
Use your favourite combination of cheeses or vegan cheese! Like classic cheddar, gouda, swiss, gruyere, Monterey jack, applewood smoked, provolone, etc!
To make completely vegan, replace cheese & egg with your favourite substitute. Add an additional 2 tbsp of nutritional yeast along with these substitutions for a more cheesy flavour, and adjust seasonings to taste.
To make completely vegan, replace cheese & egg with your favourite substitute. Add an additional 2 tbsp of nutritional yeast along with these substitutions for a more cheesy flavour, and adjust seasonings to taste.
Replace any spices with your favourite!
Replace any spices with your favourite!
Store in the fridge in a tightly sealed container for 7 – 10 days. Reheat in the oven to serve or enjoy chilled.
Store in the fridge in a tightly sealed container for 7 – 10 days. Reheat in the oven to serve or enjoy chilled.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 28 Calories 78kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 7.5g (3%) Protein 1.2g (2%) Fat 4.6g (7%) Saturated Fat 2.5g (13%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 13.3mg (4%) Sodium 142.2mg (6%) Fiber 0.9g (4%) Sugar 0.3g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24-28 minutes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 78 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	28
Calories	78kcal	4%
Carbohydrates	7.5g	3%
Protein	1.2g	2%
Fat	4.6g	7%
Saturated Fat	2.5g	13%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.2g	1%
Cholesterol	13.3mg	4%
Sodium	142.2mg	6%
Fiber	0.9g	4%
Sugar	0.3g	1%