HOW TO COOK PIMENTO CHEESE BALLS

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sharp cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: medium cheddar cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Medium cheddar is lower in fat but still flavorful

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often cheaper than pecans

Measure out 1.5 cups of pimento cheese and place it in a bowl.

Add 0.25 cup of self-rising flour to the pimento cheese.

Add 0.25 cup of Italian breadcrumbs to the mixture.

Crack 1 egg into a separate container to avoid shell pieces, then add it to the mixture.

Mix all ingredients together until well combined.

In another bowl, prepare 1 cup of flour, 2 eggs, and 1 cup of Italian breadcrumbs for dredging.

Take a dollop of the mixture and roll it into a ball shape.

Dredge the ball in flour to maintain its shape.

Dip the ball in the egg wash, then roll it in the breadcrumbs.

Place the coated balls on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

Freeze the balls for about 1 hour to firm them up.

Heat grease to 375°F for frying.

Drop the frozen balls into the hot grease and fry for about 3 minutes until crispy.

Remove the fried balls from the grease and serve.

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