Crispy Cheese Ball with Dipping Sauces
A Swiss classic—deep-fried cheese and ham nestled in potato, golden and crispy outside, molten inside. Serve with sweet chili and tartar sauce for the ultimate TikTok-worthy finger food.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 200 g Gruyère or Emmental cheese, cubed
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 cup mashed potatoes (instant or leftover)
- 3 cups neutral oil for frying
- ½ cup total sweet chili sauce + tartar sauce for serving
Instructions
- 1
Set up three shallow bowls: flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, mashed potatoes in the third.
- 2
Toss cheese cubes in flour to coat lightly, shaking off excess.
- 3
Dip each floured cube into egg, then press firmly into mashed potatoes until fully coated.
- 4
Heat oil in a heavy pot to 350°F (175°C)—a cube of bread should brown in 60 seconds.
- 5
Fry the balls 2–3 minutes until deep golden, turning occasionally so they cook evenly.
- 6
Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with sweet chili and tartar sauce.
Tools you’ll need
- three shallow bowls
- heavy pot or Dutch oven
- instant-read thermometer
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
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