White Cheddar Cheese Nuggets Recipe
Served with marinara sauce for dipping
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Ingredients
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Cheese Nuggets
Marinara Sauce
Method
Cheese Nuggets
- 1
Prepare the Cheese
Grate the white cheddar cheese using a cheese grater until you have 2 cups. Set aside.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- 3
Prepare the Egg Wash
In another bowl, beat the 2 large eggs until well mixed.
- 4
Prepare the Breadcrumbs
Place the breadcrumbs in a third bowl. This will be used for coating the cheese nuggets.
- 5
Form the Nuggets
Take about a tablespoon of grated cheese and form it into a nugget shape. Repeat until all cheese is used.
- 6
Coat the Nuggets
Roll each cheese nugget first in the flour mixture, then dip it into the egg wash, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs.
- 7
Heat the Oil
In a deep pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 8
Fry the Nuggets
Carefully place the coated cheese nuggets into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- 9
Drain and Cool
Remove the fried nuggets and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Marinara Sauce
- 10
Sauté Garlic
In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 11
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 12
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the marinara sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 13
Serve
Once the cheese nuggets are cooked and the marinara sauce is ready, serve the cheese nuggets hot with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
