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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
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 553 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Czech
Ingredients
- 4 slices semi-hard cheese ⅓-1/2-inch thick Gouda, Edam, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, Swiss Gruyère
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- ⅛ salt
- fraying fat lard, Canola od sunflower oil
Instructions
- Heat a thick layer of fraying fat in a pan.
- Beat 2 eggs lightly with a fork, and add ⅛ salt.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve the cheese immediately with a potato side dish and the tartar sauce as the condiment.
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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
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
913mg
(38%)
Potassium
228mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
704IU
(14%)
Calcium
581mg
(58%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
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.