GERMAN FRIED CAMEMBERT

German Fried Camembert image

"Gebackener Camembert" (literally baked Camembert even though the cheese is breaded and fried) can be found on many German bar menus. It's a great appetizer or snack with a glass of beer. Serve with buttered toast.

Provided by Alois

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1 (3 ounce) Camembert wheel
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
vegetable oil for frying
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 sprigs fresh parsley
2 ounces whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

Unwrap Camembert wheel. Dredge in flour, then in beaten egg, and then in breadcrumbs to coat completely.
Heat 1 inch oil in a small, deep saucepan over medium heat. Lower Camembert carefully into the hot oil and fry until breading is browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Set on a plate and season with salt and pepper.
Fry parsley sprigs for 5 seconds in the hot oil. Serve on top of Camembert and garnish with cranberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715.5 calories, Carbohydrate 67.9 g, Cholesterol 247.2 mg, Fat 37.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 1094.6 mg, Sugar 29.7 g