Easy Greek Fried Cheese Balls: Indulgent Comfort Food Delight
This Easy Greek Fried Cheese Balls recipe is the perfect comfort food that delivers a crispy outside and a gooey, cheesy inside. Ideal for appetizers or snacking, these bites of goodness will satisfy your cravings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup kasseri cheese, shredded
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- oil for frying
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese, shredded kasseri cheese, and the egg. Mix well.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, breadcrumbs, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the cheese mixture into small balls, then roll them in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the cheese balls in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with tzatziki or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of chili flakes to the cheese mixture.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to avoid soggy cheese balls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cheese balls
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Easy Greek Fried Cheese Balls, comfort food, appetizer, fried cheese