Yield: 12

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!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cheddar cheese (450 g), shredded
  • 1/2 pound Parmesan cheese (225 g), shredded
  • 3/4 cup cottage cheese (or Ricotta) (125 g)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (200 g)
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon aleppo pepper powder
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Parmesan cheese, and stir together.
  2. Add in the cottage cheese or Ricotta cheese, flour, eggs, salt, black pepper, and Aleppo pepper powder. hand sprinkling salt into white bowl of cheeses and flour
  3. Stir this mixture well until completely combined.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
  5. In a deep skillet or deep fryer, heat frying oil until at least 350°F.
  6. 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. teal plate of cheese balls beside bowl of mixture
  7. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the balls are golden brown on the outside.
  8. Drain on paper towels and lightly salt if desired before serving.
  9. These are best served hot and fresh from the fryer. stacks of cheese balls on marble plate with parsley on top and small bowl of red sauce on the side

Notes

Substitute the Parmesan with shredded mozzarella or pepper jack cheese for a different flavor profile.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 342Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 131mgSodium: 823mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 22g