Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Seasons Magazine
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Description
A panko crumb coating ensures that these balls will be golden brown on the outside . It’s best to serve them warm while the cheese is melty and oozy on the inside.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 18
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| ½ (8 oz) pkg Hy-Vee cream cheese, softened | ||
| 1 c. Hy-Vee shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz) | ||
| ⅓ c. crumbled crisp-cooked Hy-Vee bacon (about 4 strips) | ||
| 1 Hy-Vee large egg | ||
| 1 c. Hy-Vee club soda | ||
| ¾ c. Hy-Vee all-purpose flour | ||
| ¼ c. Hy-Vee cornstarch | ||
| ¼ tsp. Hy-Vee salt | ||
| 2 c. Hy-Vee panko bread crumbs | ||
| 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley, plus additional for garnish | ||
| Hy-Vee vegetable oil, for frying |
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Directions
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese and bacon. Roll into 1-inch balls. Place balls on prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until firm.
- In another medium bowl, whisk together egg and club soda. Gradually whisk in flour, cornstarch and salt. In a shallow dish, combine panko crumbs and parsley. Dip cheese balls in egg batter; coat in panko mixture. Repeat dipping and coating. Return cheese balls to baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes or until firm.
- In a large saucepan or deep-fat fryer, heat 2 inches vegetable oil to 365 degrees. Working in batches, fry cheese balls about 2 minutes or until golden and crisp, turning occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Transfer cheese balls to a platter. If desired, garnish with additional parsley. Serve warm.
- Make-Ahead Tip: Place fried cheese balls on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet. Keep warm in a 200-degree oven.
- *Nutrition is based recipe before frying*
Nutrition facts
Servings
100 Calories per serving
Serves 18
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 135mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 11g
- Protein: 4g
Daily Values
0%
Vitamin A 6%
0%
Vitamin C 0%
0%
Iron 2%
0%
Calcium 8%
Recipe Source:
Hy-Vee Seasons Holiday 2016.