Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Seasons Magazine
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Description
Freeze these cheese balls before frying so they’re extra firm. Then deep-fry them in a single layer, turning as needed to form a rich golden-brown crust. You can also add fresh herbs to the filling.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 25
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (4 oz) log Hy-Vee Select natural fresh goat cheese, softened | ||
| ½ (8 oz) pkg Hy-Vee cream cheese, softened | ||
| ½ tsp. orange zest | ||
| ½ c. Hy-Vee dried cranberries, chopped | ||
| ¼ c. Hy-Vee chopped walnuts, toasted | ||
| 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 | ||
| Hy-Vee vegetable oil, for frying | ||
| Orange slices and strips of peel, for garnish |
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Directions
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine goat cheese, cream cheese and orange zest. Stir in cranberries and walnuts. Roll into 1-inch balls. Place on prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until firm.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together egg and club soda. Gradually whisk in flour, cornstarch and salt. Spread panko crumbs in a shallow dish. Dip cheese balls in egg batter; coat in panko. 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 orange slices and strips of peel. 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.
- *Note: Nutrition is based off of recipe before frying*
Nutrition facts
Servings
80 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Sodium: 75mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 2g
Daily Values
0%
Vitamin A 4%
0%
Vitamin C 0%
0%
Iron 2%
0%
Calcium 4%
Recipe Source:
Hy-Vee Seasons Holiday 2016.