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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Breading Ingredients
Cooking Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Mix Cheese Batter
In a large mixing bowl, combine cheddar cheese, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, flour, eggs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Blend Ingredients
Using a hand mixer or spatula, mix all ingredients until well combined and a thick batter forms.
- 3
Chill Batter
Chill the batter in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to shape.
Breading
- 4
Prepare Breading Mixture
In a shallow dish, mix together breadcrumbs, dried oregano, and dried parsley.
- 5
Shape Cheese Bites
Once the cheese mixture is chilled, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and shape them into balls or bites.
- 6
Coat Cheese Bites
Roll each cheese bite in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
Cooking
- 7
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- 8
Fry Cheese Bites
Carefully add cheese bites to the skillet, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- 9
Cook Until Crispy
Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- 10
Drain Excess Oil
Remove from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serving
- 11
Serve and Enjoy
Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce, such as marinara or ranch dressing.
