Description
Crispy Cheese Jalapeno Balls are a delicious and spicy appetizer that combines the creaminess of cheese with the heat of jalapenos, all wrapped in a crispy coating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced jalapenos
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and diced jalapenos.
- Form the mixture into small balls.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each cheese ball in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the cheese balls until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapenos based on your spice preference.
- For a healthier option, you can bake the cheese balls instead of frying.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen before frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 balls
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Crispy Cheese Jalapeno Balls, appetizer, spicy snacks, cheese balls