Cheese Balls

Prepare these delicious mozzarella cheese balls following this Guatemalan recipe. A quick and tasty dish to share on any occasion.

Easy and quick mozzarella cheese balls that you can have a tasty dish on the table in just a few minutes.

This Guatemalan recipe can be served with your favorite sauce to add even more flavor.

Cheese Balls

Appetizers
1 hour
4 Servings

Ingredients

5 cups vegetable oil

1 lb drained marinated bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)

3 large eggs, beaten

1 cup dry fine bread crumbs

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare the mozzarella cheese balls, start by heating approximately 1 1/2 inches of oil to 360°F in a heavy 3 1/2 to 4-quart saucepan.

Step 2 : Meanwhile, fold the bocconcini balls, first dipping them into the eggs, then into the bread crumbs, and repeat the process.

Step 3 : Next, place the balls on a sheet of parchment paper.

Step 4 : Working in batches of 10, lower the balls into the hot oil using a slotted spoon and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 30 seconds per batch.

Step 5 : Then, transfer the balls to paper towels to drain and season with salt to taste.

Step 6 : To serve, present the mozzarella cheese balls on plates accompanied by your preferred sauce.

Step 7 : This is a delicious Guatemalan recipe that can be enjoyed on any occasion.

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