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Smažený sýr - Czech Breaded Fried Cheese
4.7 from 9 votes

Smažený sýr - Czech Breaded Fried Cheese

Czech classical breaded fried cheese—crispy and delicious—is always a safe bet in a Czech pub! Let's make it at home from scratch according to a traditional Czech recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 553 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Czech

Ingredients

  • 4 lices Semi-hard cheese Gouda, Edam, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, Swiss Gruyère, ⅓-1/2-inch thick
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 egg
  • ⅛ salt
  • fat lard, Canola od sunflower oil, fraying

Instructions

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  1. Heat a thick layer of fraying fat in a pan.
  2. Beat 2 eggs lightly with a fork, and add ⅛ salt.
  3. Prepare 4 slices semi-hard cheese ⅓-1/2-inch thick. Firstly, coat the slice in the flour, then in the beaten eggs, and lastly in the breadcrumbs. After dredging the cheese in flour and breadcrumbs, always shake off the excess coating. Repeat with all cheese.
  4. Turn the pan temperature to medium and fry the coated cheese on both sides, each for about 3-4 minutes, until it turns golden brown.
  5. Serve the cheese immediately with a potato side dish and the tartar sauce as the condiment.

Notes

  • The basic recipe makes 4 servings.
  • SERVING: Serve with boiled potatoes or mashed potatoes. Sometimes the fried cheese is served with French fries, but I think it is "too much" fried food on one plate. Add a small cup of tartar sauce (Czech Tatarská omáčka) to the plate.
  • If you are based in the US, the best cheese for frying is Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, Swiss Gruyère
  • The combination of hot cheese in a crispy crust and tartar sauce stands out the best when served as soon as possible after frying. The longer you let the cheese cool down, the chewier it becomes (no worries, it will still taste great).

Nutrition Information

Calories 553kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g (29%) Monounsaturated Fat 16g (80%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 913mg (38%) Potassium 228mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 704IU (14%) Calcium 581mg (58%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 553

% Daily Value*

Calories 553kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 913mg 38%
Potassium 228mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 704IU 14%
Calcium 581mg 58%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.