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Two slices of fried cheese, on a blue plate, alongside fries. One of the slices is cut in half and you can see the gooey cheese inside

Romanian Fried Cheese Recipe

This Romanian fried cheese recipe is the ultimate comfort food. With a crispy crust and the most delicious melted cheese inside, you won't be able to stop after just one portion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Freezing time 2 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Romanian
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 300 gr Cascaval cheese Alternatively you can use Gouda or Emmental
  • 2 eggs
  • 3-4 tbsp flour
  • 3-4 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Cut the cheese into 2 cm thick slices.
  • Coat each slice in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.
  • Place the slices on a plate and freeze them for a couple of hours.
  • Heat the oil in a deep pan.
  • Take the cheese out of the freezer and coat each piece again in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.
  • When the oil is very hot, start frying the cheese
  • The cheese is ready when the crust turns golden brown.
  • Serve hot, alongside fries and/or fresh salad.