Honey Glazed Fried Manchego Cheese
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 5 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 5 servings
- Calories
- 450
- Total Fat
- 30
- Saturated Fat
- 10
- Carbohydrates
- 28
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 1
- Protein
- 16
- Cholesterol
- 78
- Sodium
- 322
- Total: 30 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Inactive: 20 min
- Cook: 5 min
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 pound Manchego cheese, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
Canola oil, for frying
Honey, for drizzling
Smoked paprika, for sprinkling
Directions
- Place the flour, egg, and panko bread crumbs in 3 separate dishes.
- Dip the cheese cubes into each ingredient to coat, starting with the flour and ending with the panko.
- Preheat the canola oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F, (or in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 375 degrees F.) If you don't have a thermometer, a cube of bread will brown in about 3 minutes.
- Add the breaded cheese to the hot oil, in batches, and deep fry until the cubes are crisp and golden.
- Remove the cheese from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined baking sheet to absorb the excess oil. Transfer the cheese to a serving platter, drizzle with the honey, and dust with the paprika.