These cheese boulders are the perfect addition to your next party! With their unique shape and delicious flavor, they will be a hit with everyone! This combination of cheeses will melt together to give you the most amazing bite of deliciousness. A fun little bite of flavor that is ideal for dipping and definitely a hit with everyone, this recipe is easy to make and sure to please!
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Cheese Boulders
Everyone loves cheese. Then, of course, you go do something like coat it in breadcrumbs and deep fry it, and you have a snack or appetizer that is loved by all.
This recipe for Cheese Boulders is a unique combination of a cheese ball and a cheese stick that has been deep-fried. You have a combination of cheese, a bit of binding, and tons of flavor that is melty and comforting.
We have made air-fried Babybel snacks and traditional deep-fried Babybel bites before with great success, but this makes it a step above. I love that it uses three different kinds of cheese for a complex flavor, but is still simple to prepare.
When the flavor of this cheese combines, watch out. The cheese balls will create the perfect bite. You’ll be the hit of the party when you show up with these cheesy delights. They’re sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. Be prepared for this to become one of your most asked for recipes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cheddar cheese (450 g)
- ½ pound Parmesan cheese (225 g)
- ¾ cup cottage cheese (or Ricotta) (125 g)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (200 g)
- 5 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper powder
- Oil for frying
Handy Kitchen Tools
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Cookie scoop
- Deep skillet or deep fryer
- Slotted spoon
How to Make Homemade Cheese Boulders
Shred the cheddar and parmesan cheese then combine it in a large bowl and stir to mix well. You want each bite to have a little of every cheese, so make sure you stir this well.
Then, add in the cottage cheese or RIcotta cheese. Depending upon where you are located, cottage cheese may have curds, which is fine in this recipe.
Add in the flour, beaten eggs, salt, pepper, and Aleppo pepper. You can add garlic powder, Italian herbs, or use paprika in place of Aleppo if you prefer.
Stir this mixture together until totally combined then cover it loosely and refrigerate for one hour.
Prepare a deep pan or deep fryer with frying oil making sure there are at least 2"-3" in-depth to cover the cheese boulders completely in oil.
Once the oil is hot, begin scooping the balls into the oil.
Be careful to not overcrowd the pan.
Cook the Cheese Boulders for 2 to 3 minutes. Cook just until they are heated through and golden brown on the outside. If they begin to get too brown, make sure you aren't putting too many in the pan at a time and making it take longer to cook.
Drain on paper towels and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes at least before serving. This makes sure nobody burns their mouth on hot cheese!
Frequently Asked Questions
There are a few possible cheese combinations for making homemade cheese boulders. My favorite combination is to pair shredded cheddar with grated parmesan and ricotta. These cheese flavors taste incredible together and all melt together equally so that you get just the right melted gooeyness in each bite. You could also use pepper jack, mozzarella, Colby, or cottage cheese.
When serving fried cheese, the most common sauce to serve is a marinara or pizza sauce. This is a classic and is often served with fried cheese.
You can also serve these fried cheese balls with ranch or other dressing-style sauces, like blue cheese, Caesar, or Thousand Island. If you want to kick the sauce up a notch, you can make a sriracha mayo sauce or a sriracha ranch. I have even seen them served with a simple buffalo sauce or ketchup.
If you simply can not get enough cheese in your life, you can also use a melted cheese sauce, like a cheddar cheese sauce or the kind that you add to nachos. You can also make a melted cheese and salsa sauce, similar to queso.
I love when I can make a recipe ahead of time because then I can enjoy the party or get together with everyone else. You can make the cheese boulders ahead of time but you will need to reheat them when you are ready to serve them. These are not an appetizer that you want to serve cold.
Reheating can be done in an air fryer, oven, or even dropped back into hot oil for just a minute to heat through.
You can absolutely freeze these cheese boulders. Once you have made the cheese balls, you will want to let them cool completely before moving them to the freezer. When the cheese balls are cooled, you can place them on a plate in the freezer. Once frozen, which takes about an hour, move them cheese boulders to a freezer bag or plastic airtight container.
The cheese boulders will last for about 3 months in the freezer. When you are ready to serve use the frozen cheese boulders, you can bake or deep fry them from their frozen state.
More Easy Appetizer Recipes
Appetizers are one of my favorite ways to serve up bites of great food to a crowd. Whether it's a party or a movie night in with the kids, snack plates always are a hit. Below are a few more great appetizer ideas that are sure to please a crowd. Make sure that you bookmark, print, or pin the recipes you like to Pinterest so you can make them soon!
- Easy Turkey and Cheese Tortilla Pinwheels
- Crispy Baked Parmesan Mushroom Bites
- Buffalo Chicken Eggrolls Appetizer
- Crescent Roll Deep Dish Pepperoini Pizza
- No Bake Jalapeno Popper Cheese Balls
📖 Recipe
Buckhead Cheese Boulders Deep Fried Appetizer
A combination of cheeses makes these cheese boulders the perfect crispy snack with a melty cheese center! Ideal for dipping into marinara or ranch!
Ingredients
- 1 pound cheddar cheese (450 g), shredded
- ½ pound Parmesan cheese (225 g), shredded
- ¾ cup cottage cheese (or Ricotta) (125 g)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (200 g)
- 5 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon aleppo pepper powder
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Parmesan cheese, and stir together.
- Add in the cottage cheese or Ricotta cheese, flour, eggs, salt, black pepper, and Aleppo pepper powder.
- Stir this mixture well until completely combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
- In a deep skillet or deep fryer, heat frying oil until at least 350°F.
- Using a cookie or ice cream scoop, scoop the mixture into balls and drop it into the hot oil, being careful not to crowd the pan.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the balls are golden brown on the outside.
- Drain on paper towels and lightly salt if desired before serving.
- These are best served hot and fresh from the fryer.
Notes
Substitute the Parmesan with shredded mozzarella or pepper jack cheese for a different flavor profile.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 342Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 131mgSodium: 823mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 22g
Anupama Suri
Can I know the subs toy for egg in this recipe.
Katie Hale
You can use any egg substitute such as a flax egg or a vegan egg replacement.
Cindy
This is so lovely I like this page