Description
Indulge in the crispy, gooey goodness of bat cheese balls—perfect for game days, movie nights, or simply satisfying snack cravings. These irresistible bites feature a crunchy exterior encasing a melty cheese center that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, they are sure to be the star of any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and setting aside paper towels for draining excess oil.
- In a bowl, mix shredded mozzarella and cheddar with garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Set up three shallow bowls with all-purpose flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat with remaining mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Fry the cheese balls in batches until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Transfer cooked balls to paper towels to absorb excess oil before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bat cheese balls (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 120mg