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Pretzel-Crusted Fried Cheese

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Pretzel-Crusted Fried Cheese

Pretzel-Crusted Fried Cheese

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Pretzel-Crusted Fried Cheese Head to the store and pick up cheddar cheese, eggs, flour, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour.

Instructions

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Make the fried cheese: Pulse the provolone and parmesan in a food processor until the cheese gathers into a ball; transfer to a bowl. Pulse the yellow cheddar and 2 teaspoons flour in the food processor until smooth. Form teaspoonfuls of the yellow cheddar mixture into 12 small balls; roll between your hands until smooth.
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Transfer to a plate and freeze until firm, about 15 minutes.
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Wipe out the food processor.
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Add the pretzels and pulse until finely ground with a few chunks; transfer to a shallow dish.
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Mix the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in another dish.
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Whisk the eggs and mustard in a third dish.
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Roll tablespoonfuls of the provolone mixture into 12 balls, then flatten into disks. Put 1 yellow cheddar ball on each disk, then shape the provolone around it, enclosing the cheddar.
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Roll into an egg shape.
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Dip the cheese balls in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour; return to the egg mixture, then roll in the pretzel crumbs, turning to coat. Refrigerate at least 20 minutes and up to 3 hours to set the coating.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Heat 1/2 inch peanut oil in a saucepan until a deep-fry thermometer registers 360 degrees F. Fry the cheese balls in batches, turning, until golden, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
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Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a rack set in a baking dish.
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Bake until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Whisk the horseradish, mustard and sour cream in a bowl.
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Serve with the fried cheese.
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Photograph by Lisa Shin
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h
Servings12
Health Score15
Dish TypesSide Dish
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