Easy Appetizer Fried Cheddar Cheese Bites Food

FIVE EASY APPETIZERS WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE

Steps:

• Spread some hummus on each endive leaf and add a thin slice of roasted garlic cheddar on top of the hummus.
• Toast your baguette slices in a hot oven until golden. Add a shaved slice of two year old cheddar and a pitted green olive
• Slice the garlic dill cheese into small cubes and add to a bowl. Add the diced melon and salami and toss. Place into individual small cups and drizzle with oil and pepper flakes.
• Discard the pit from each date and stuff with a small cube of cracked peppercorn cheddar. Place in a preheated 350° oven for 10 minutes. Drizzle with honey and chopped rosemary.
• Slice the apple into 1 inch dice along with the Spicy Jack cheddar. Place a slice of rolled up Copa salami onto a cocktail stick followed by an apple cube and cheddar cube. Drizzel with hone if desired.

EASY APPETIZER: FRIED CHEDDAR CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• Heat skillet to medium-high heat. Add butter and swirl it to coat the pan.
• Drop about ½ tablespoon of shredded cheese into the pan, arranging in a circle approximately 1 inch in diameter.
• Fry for 2-4 minutes, until the cheese is crispy and golden brown on the bottom.
• Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes on the other side.
• Serve immediately while still crispy.

DEEP-FRIED CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• Place 1/4 cup flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add cheese curds, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk beer and remaining flour. Dip cheese curds, a few at a time, into batter and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

BROCCOLI CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place broccoli in a medium saucepan with 1 cup boiling water. Return to a boil. Cook covered until firm but tender, about 5 minutes.
• In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the Cheddar cheese. Mix in the broccoli. Allow the mixture to cool and thicken approximately 15 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, mix the bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Spread the mixture onto a large piece of wax paper.
• Form the broccoli cheese mixture into balls and roll in the bread crumb mixture until thoroughly coated.
• Deep fry the balls until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

CHEESE BITES (TOTALLY ADDICTIVE)

Steps:

• Combine cheese, butter, flour, salt, and cayenne in a large bowl: knead into a dough.
• Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on an un-greased baking sheet.
• If using olives, form each ball around 1 olive.
• If using pecans, press 1 pecan half onto each ball.
• Can bake them right now (see instructions below) or freeze for later.
• Place in trays in freezer for 30 minutes.
• Remove from freezer and place in freezer bags or container.
• Seal and freeze.
• Can bake them straight from freezer.
• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Place cheese balls 3 inches apart on an un-greased baking sheet.
• Bake 15-17 minutes if frozen, 13-15 minutes if thawed.