
This Pimento Cheddar balls can be made-ahead for the guests who just pop in or you just like to save yourself a little time.
Prep: 15 min. Cook: 1 min.
serve: 24 1 inch balls
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped pimentos, dry
2 Tbsp. flour
1 Tsp. hot pepper sauce
1/2 Tsp. Creole seasoning
3 eggs whites, beaten (make sure it is stiff)
2 cups panko bread crumbs
Oil for frying Your choice
Your can use the recipe Creole Ranch Dipping Sauce. (At the bottom)
1. In a medium bowl combine cheese, pimentos, flour, hot pepper sauce, and Creole seasoning. Add egg whites and 1 cup of panko, combine together.
2. Roll mixture into 24 (i-inch) balls. Roll each ball in remaining 1 cup of panko, coat well.
3. Fill a Dutch oven will 2/3 oil and heat to about 350 over medium heat. Fry the Cheddar balls until lightly browned. You can do 4 to 5 balls at a time.
4. Drain on a paper towel and keep warm. Serve with the Creole Ranch Dipping Sauce. Enjoy!!
Creole Ranch Dipping Sauce
3/4 cups sour cream
1 Tbsp. Creole mustard
1 Tsp. dry ranch salad dressing
1/2 Tsp dried dill
1/8 Tsp. salt
Combine all ingredients mixing well. Cover and serve cold.
