Appetizer📍 All of RomaniaEasy🥗 Vegetarian🐟 Pescatarian💪 High-protein🥦 Clean eating
Cheese Balls (Bulete de Cașcaval)
Cheese balls are golden and crispy on the outside, creamy inside, made from grated cheese, egg, and flour, fried in oil. They are perfect as a warm snack, served plain or with dips.
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Servings
4
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Prep
20 min
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Cook
20 min
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Total
40 min
🥘Ingredients
4
servings
Mixture
For coating and frying
✅Dietary Compatibility
🥗Vegetarian🐟Pescatarian💪High-protein🥦Clean eating
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Yield
16-20 cheese balls (approx. 500 g)
📦Storage
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Refrigerator
Keeps for 1-2 days refrigerated, but tastes best fresh. Reheat in oven for crispy crust.
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Freezer
Can be frozen for 2-3 months, uncoated. Coat and fry directly from frozen.
🥗Nutrition Facts
Values per serving (approx. 80 g)
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Calories
150 kcal
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Protein
8 g
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Fat
10 g
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Carbohydrates
6 g
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Fiber
0 g
🍷Pairs Well With
🥂yogurt sauce with garlic and cucumber
🥂spicy tomato sauce
🥂cold beer or white wine
🥂cabbage salad
💡Variations
1
with parmesan and oregano for Italian note
2
with blue cheese for stronger taste
3
with chili and smoked paprika for spicy version