This fried cheese is such a treat. There's a delicious mixture of cheeses that give these little cheese bites great flavor and a gooey texture. Dipped in marinara they make a great party appetizer or treat for game day.
Provided by Jennifer Bass
Categories Cheese Appetizers
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Asiago, and Parmesan cheeses.
- 2. Add the egg and Italian seasoning. Mix well with clean hands.
- 3. In a medium-sized skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- 4. While the oil is heating, take tablespoonfuls of the ricotta mixture and form into a 1 to 2-inch balls.
- 5. Lightly roll the cheese balls into the Italian bread crumbs and then lightly into the Panko bread crumbs.
- 6. Carefully place the cheese balls into the oil in small batches. Do not overcrowd the skillet.
- 7. Let cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, then carefully flip the cheese balls over with a slotted metal spoon.
- 8. Once the cheese balls have a golden brown color, remove them using the slotted spoon.
- 9. Place on a paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Serve warm with warm marinara sauce.
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