Fried Mozzarella Cheese Balls

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 5

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup Gold Medal™ unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 cups Progresso™ Italian-style bread crumbs
  • Vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup Muir Glen™ organic pizza sauce, to serve

Steps

  • 1
    Cut mozzarella cheese into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
  • 2
    Place three shallow bowls beside each other, filling the first with flour, the second with the eggs and milk and the third with the breadcrumbs.
  • 3
    Roll each cheese cube in the flour, tapping off excess flour, then dip in egg mixture, then roll in breadcrumbs and place on a plate. Repeat with remaining cheese cubes until all are coated.
  • 4
    In a large skillet or saucepan, heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F (use a candy or deep-fry thermometer to gauge temperature). Set a large plate topped with a few paper towels off to the side.
  • 5
    Using a slotted spoon, lower a few cheese cubes at a time into the oil, making sure they stay separated while frying. Remove from oil using spoon after 1 minute or when the cubes are a golden brown and place on paper towels to drain. Let oil return to 350°F before making the next batch. Repeat until all cheese cubes are fried.
  • 6
    Heat pizza sauce in the microwave or on the stove top until warm; serve with warm, fried cheese balls.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
665.2
Total Fat
41.5g
64%
Saturated Fat
9.6g
48%
Cholesterol
116.0mg
39%
Sodium
1159.7mg
48%
Potassium
77.7mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
53.8g
18%
Dietary Fiber
0.4g
2%
Sugars
2.3g
Protein
18.7g
% Daily Value*:
Calcium
28.60%
29%
Iron
12.10%
12%
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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