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Tirokroketes/ Greek Fried Cheese Balls
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Tirokroketes/ Greek Fried Cheese Balls

Tirokroketes are Greek fried cheese balls made by mixing grated feta, graviera, and gouda cheeses with eggs, milk, and spices, then formed into flour-coated balls and fried until golden. The result is a crispy outside with a rich, melty, savory cheese center, perfect as a warm appetizer or snack.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 14 cheese balls
Course: Appetizer, Brunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek

Ingredients

 Ingredients
  • 4 oz feta cheese
  • 4 oz graviera cheese
  • 4 oz gouda
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg white
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • black pepper to taste
  • all-purpose flour for dredging
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

How to make Tirokroketes:
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  1. In a mixing bowl, add the grated cheeses (feta, graviera, gouda), the eggs, and the milk. Combine the mixture well and season with pepper and paprika. Add in some bread crumbs, if the mixture looks too runny.
  2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, to allow the mixture to firm up.
  3. When the cheese mixture is ready, add some flour to a bowl or plate. Form the mixture and roll into balls, walnut-sized balls. Then, roll the balls into flour and set aside.
  4. Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat until hot and fry 5-6 balls at a time until golden all around.This usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove the cheese balls from the pan with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
  6. Serve warm with tzatziki or tomato sauce. Enjoy!

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