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Hot Italian Cheese Balls

Cultural Context

Originating from Italy, these cheese balls are a beloved appetizer often enjoyed at family gatherings and celebrations. They highlight the rich tradition of Italian cheese-making and the use of fresh herbs. Today, variations can be found worldwide, with different cheeses and spices reflecting local tastes.

ITITappetizer
6 servings
Servings4
2 piadine grandi
200 g di macinato di maiale
200 g di macinato di manzo/vitello
120 g di mollica di pane
30 g di parmigiano o grana
1/2 spicchietto d'aglio
1 uovo
Sale q.b.
Pepe nero q.b.
700 ml di passata di pomodoro
3-4 cucchiai di olio evo
1 spicchio d'aglio
250 g di macinato di vitello o manzo
250 g di macinato di maiale
150 g di pane raffermo
50 g di grana o parmigiano
1 bicchiere di latte
½ cucchiaino di aglio in polvere
400 ml di olio per friggere
4 melanzane grosse
350 g di mollica di pane
100 g di parmigiano
1 ciuffo di prezzemolo
150 g di provola affumicata
Pangrattato q.b.
500 ml di olio per friggere
1 kg di pomodorini in scatola
2 cucchiai di olio evo
Basilico (facoltativo)
550 g di petto di pollo intero
200 g di spinaci freschi
30 g di parmigiano o grana
70 g di pangrattato
230 g di zucca pulita
1 spicchietto d'aglio
2-3 foglie di salvia
1 ciuffetto di prezzemolo
5-6 cucchiai di pangrattato
1

Prepare the piadine by filling them with the meatballs and sauce.

2

For the meatballs, combine the ground meats, bread crumbs, cheese, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper, then form into balls.

3

Fry the meatballs in oil until golden brown.

4

For the eggplant meatballs, roast the eggplants, then mix with bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, egg, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and form into balls.

5

Fry the eggplant meatballs in oil until golden brown.

6

For the chicken and spinach meatballs, mix ground chicken, spinach, cheese, and breadcrumbs, then form into balls and cook.

7

For the chicken and pumpkin meatballs, mix ground chicken, pumpkin, cheese, garlic, sage, and breadcrumbs, then form into balls and cook.

Dietary

dairy-freegluten-free

Allergens

milkeggswheat
Local Name: Polpette di formaggio caldo

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