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Fried Emmental Cheese Bites

Crispy, golden fried bites of nutty Emmental cheese, served with a simple green herb sauce. A perfect appetizer or snack that's surprisingly easy to make at home.

Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
450
Protein
18g
Fried Emmental Cheese Bites
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cut the 8 oz Emmental cheese into 1-inch cubes. Place them on a plate and freeze for 20 minutes until firm.

  2. Step 2

    Set up a breading station: place 0.5 cup flour in one bowl, beat 2 eggs in a second, and put 1 cup panko in a third.

  3. Step 3

    Coat each cheese cube in flour, then egg, then panko, pressing gently to adhere. Repeat for a double coat if desired.

  4. Step 4

    Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry the bites in batches, without crowding, until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per batch.

  5. Step 5

    Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with 0.5 tsp salt while hot.

  6. Step 6

    In a small bowl, mix 0.5 cup Greek yogurt with 0.25 cup chopped parsley. Serve as a dipping sauce.

Tools you’ll need

  • deep skillet
  • thermometer
  • mixing bowls
  • paper towels

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