Bolitas de Queso are a popular cheesy snack from the Caribbean and Latin America.
Crispy Fried Cheese Balls are easy to make at home, featuring a simple mixture of shredded cheeses and spices that are rolled in your hands and deep fried until crispy and golden brown.
Serve Bolitas de Queso as an addictive cheese appetizer at a Latin American feast or as a mouth-watering snack at your next family party or game night!
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How To Make Bolitas de Queso Crispy Fried Cheese Balls
Bolitas de Queso (deep fried cheese balls) are a popular snack in many Latin American and Caribbean countries like Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Colombia and Venezuela.
Crispy fried cheese balls are typically prepared with a variety of grated cheese, spices and a starch like cornstarch, mashed yucca or plantain, which helps hold everything together.
Once the mixture is combined you simply roll the batter between the palms of your hands, roll into bread crumbs and gently drop into hot oil. The cheese balls are deep fried until crispy golden brown then served warm with an oozing melted cheese centre.
You can serve Bolitas de Queso at a snack table all on their own or alongside a dip like sour cream, guacamole, salsa or hot sauce.
Bolitas de Queso Fried Cheese Balls
Equipment
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Deep fryer or Wok
Ingredients
- 7 oz Shredded Gouda Cheese
- 2 oz Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 Egg
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1/2 cup Bread Crumbs
- Vegetable Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl mix the cheese, paprika, egg and cornstarch in a large bowl until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop 2 teaspoons of dough and roll into a ball. Roll balls in bread crumbs for an extra crispy coating. Refrigerate cheese balls until thoroughly chilled, about 30 minutes.
- In a wok, heat oil over high heat (350°F for deep frying). Fry cheese balls until golden brown, turning once, about 30-60 seconds per side.
- Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with your favorite sauce for dipping.
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