Mozzarella Cheese Balls
Mozzarella Cheese Balls
Ingredients
For the Mozzarella Balls
- 10 1/2 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, optional
For Frying and Serving
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
- 1/2 cup ketchup, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated mozzarella cheese, cornstarch, egg, and optional salt and black pepper. Stir initially with a spoon to combine the ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Once the mixture starts to come together, switch to kneading by hand. Continue kneading until a cohesive, smooth dough forms. This should take a few minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Lightly flatten the dough and divide it into 8-10 equal portions. Roll each portion into a small, uniform ball, ensuring they are compact and smooth.
⏱️ 12 min
- 4
In a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil over high heat until it reaches 350°F. If you don't have a thermometer, a small piece of dough should sizzle immediately when dropped in.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
Carefully place the mozzarella balls into the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pot. Fry for 2-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried mozzarella balls from the oil and place them on a plate lined with absorbent paper to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Serve the mozzarella cheese balls immediately while hot, accompanied by ketchup for dipping. Enjoy the crispy exterior and gooey, stretchy cheese interior!
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Mozzarella Cheese Balls
Ingredients
For the Mozzarella Balls
- 10 1/2 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, optional
For Frying and Serving
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
- 1/2 cup ketchup, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated mozzarella cheese, cornstarch, egg, and optional salt and black pepper. Stir initially with a spoon to combine the ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Once the mixture starts to come together, switch to kneading by hand. Continue kneading until a cohesive, smooth dough forms. This should take a few minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Lightly flatten the dough and divide it into 8-10 equal portions. Roll each portion into a small, uniform ball, ensuring they are compact and smooth.
⏱️ 12 min - 4
In a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil over high heat until it reaches 350°F. If you don't have a thermometer, a small piece of dough should sizzle immediately when dropped in.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
Carefully place the mozzarella balls into the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pot. Fry for 2-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried mozzarella balls from the oil and place them on a plate lined with absorbent paper to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Serve the mozzarella cheese balls immediately while hot, accompanied by ketchup for dipping. Enjoy the crispy exterior and gooey, stretchy cheese interior!