Mozzarella Cheese Bites
Mozzarella Cheese Bites are a quick and easy appetizer recipe that is made with a homemade corn dag batter and mozzarella cheese, and then fried to golden brown perfection.
Servings: 15 Bites
Ingredients
- ½ cup cornmeal
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8 ounce block mozzarella cheese, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat oil to 375° in a medium heavy bottom pan or deep fryer.
- In a medium bowl, whisk dry ingredients together.
- In a small bowl, mix egg, buttermilk and oil together and add to dry ingredients. Stir just until moistened.
- Prior to dipping the cheese into the batter, dry each piece with a paper towel.
- Using a skewer or slotted spoon, dip each piece of cheese into the batter, cover completely, then add to the hot oil by dipping the skewer into the hot oil or place 6-8 at a time into the hot oil using a slotted spoon. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry until golden brown on all sides and place on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Repeat with the remaining cheese pieces.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Great Grub, Delicious Treats