Simple Cheese Bites (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheese Bites Ingredients
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10 oz string cheese mozzarella, chopped into small chunks
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1 cup bread crumbs (Italian style)
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1 cup regular flour
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2 eggs, beaten
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1/4 cup milk
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Cayenne pepper, if you like heat
# Steps to Follow:
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Chop the mozzarella string cheese into small, bite-sized chunks.
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Take a medium bowl and beat the eggs thoroughly. Pour in the milk and mix well until everything's combined.
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Get three bowls ready in this order: flour in the first, egg-milk mix in the second, and bread crumbs in the last one.
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Take each cheese piece and first drop it in flour, then dunk in the egg mix, and finally cover it with bread crumbs. Put them on a plate when done.
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Pour about 2 inches of veggie oil in a medium pan and heat to 350°F (180°C). You'll know it's ready when bubbles form around a wooden spoon handle dipped in the oil.
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Grab a plate and cover it with paper towels.
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Drop 5-7 cheese chunks into the hot oil at once, keeping them apart so they don't stick together. Let them cook for around 30 seconds until they turn golden.
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Scoop out the cooked cheese bites with a slotted spoon and put them on your paper towel plate to get rid of extra oil.
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Keep cooking batches until all cheese pieces are done. Eat them right away, either plain or with some pasta sauce.
# Additional Tips:
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Make sure your oil is just the right heat for crunchy outside and melty inside.
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Want some kick? Just throw some cayenne into your bread crumbs before you coat the cheese.