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Fried Pickle Cheese Balls

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Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle chopped small and drained
  • 1/2 tsp crushed pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp dried dill
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 1-2 cups oil I used avocado

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, add both cheeses, drained pickles, crushed pepper, salt, dried dill and pepper and mix together. Roll into small balls, about 1 inch and place on a small baking sheet. Flash freeze for 30-45 minutes.
  2. Set up a dredging station with 3 bowls. The first bowl with flour and ranch seasoning mixed together, the second with the egg mixed together, and the third with the breadcrumbs.
  3. In a large frying pan or skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Roll each ball into flour, then into the egg mixture, next in the breadcrumb mixture, back into the egg mixture and back into the breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Place a few of the balls into the hot oil at a time, cook until golden on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Work in batches until all are fried up and then serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

    Notes

    You can air fry these!
    Air fry at 400° for 7-10 min or until golden brown. Turn halfway through. I suggest spraying with avocado oil.