Bacon-Cheese-Fritters. With all things considered, it’s hard to think you need much more beyond that. Of course, I say this facetiously, but I don’t imagine that I’m too far off.
This idea sprung on me one morning as I sat eating a late Breakfast of heavy, streaky slices of Bacon, topped with melted, broiled Cheese, on crunchy, golden Toast. These Bacon Cheese Fritters are exactly what I had for Dinner that night…an echo of an earlier meal but made even more delicious with the magical properties of hot, bubbling oil.
This is even further accessible for the fact that a). they’re super easy and b). when a generous portion of Bacon is fried off and Cheese is grated earlier in the day, half your assembling work for dinner is completed.
Here’s how to do it:
- 2 c Shredded Mozzarella (Smoked is very nice)
- 8 slices of crisped Bacon
- ½ c Italian Bread Crumbs + healthy grating of Parmigiano-Reggiano (if you have any)
- 2 beaten Eggs
- 2 beaten Eggs + 2 tb Cream (or full fat Milk)
- 2 c Panko Bread Crumbs
- Combine your ingredients together in a bowl
- Roll a spoonful or so of your mixture into a ball
- Dip your ball into your Egg-wash and roll into your Panko
- Chill all your prepared Fritters in the Fridge for at least 30 min
- Fry in batches (the oil should be at 360 or so–a fry thermometer helps)
- Retrieve your Fritters when they’ve reached a deep, golden brown. Remember not to overcrowd the oil and to leave at least 2 inches or so on top in your heavy bottomed pan.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 189 Calories from Fat 151
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17 g26.2%
Saturated Fat 4.1 g20.6%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 43.3 mg14.4%
Sodium 156.4 mg6.5%
Total Carbohydrates 4 g1.4%
Dietary Fiber 0.14 g0.56%
Sugars 0.9 g
Protein 5 g9.7%
Vitamin A 2.6% Vitamin C
Calcium 8.7% Iron 1.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Wishing everyone a delicious and Cheesy day!
XOXO
Your Squishy Monster =D
