Bread Balls with Cheese and Celery Filling
🕒 Cook Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 55 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in these delightful Bread Balls with Cheese and Celery Filling, a scrumptious snack or light lunch option that bursts with flavor and texture. These crispy-on-the-outside, gooey-on-the-inside balls are perfect for sharing with friends and family, or as a savory treat just for yourself. Whether you’re craving a crunchy bite or a cheesy delight, these bread balls have got you covered!
Ingredients:
- 8 slices of cream cheese
- 8 celery stalks
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 teaspoons chili sauce
- 2 slices of bread
- Water (for moistening)
Instructions:
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Prepare Bread Slices:
- Moisten each slice of bread with a little water to make them pliable.
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Fill and Shape:
- Press and flatten each moistened bread slice between the palms of your hands.
- On each flattened bread slice, place a portion of cream cheese, 1 teaspoon of chopped celery, a sprinkle of chopped parsley, and a few drops of chili sauce.
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Form Balls:
- Carefully fold the bread over the filling ingredients to form a ball shape, ensuring the filling is enclosed within the bread.
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Heat Oil:
- Heat oil in a wok or deep frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches frying temperature.
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Fry Bread Balls:
- Gently place the prepared bread balls into the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 2-3 minutes.
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Drain and Serve:
- Once fried to perfection, remove the bread balls from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain them on clean paper kitchen napkins to remove excess oil.
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Enjoy:
- Serve the hot and crispy Bread Balls with Cheese and Celery Filling immediately, accompanied by your favorite dipping sauces such as Heinz tomato ketchup or tangy green chutney.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 134.6
- Fat: 1.7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 346.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 25.6g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Sugar: 2.3g
- Protein: 3.9g
Recipe Notes:
- Experiment with different types of cheese for varied flavor profiles.
- Adjust the amount of chili sauce according to your spice preference.
- Ensure the bread balls are sealed properly to prevent the filling from leaking during frying.
- These bread balls are best enjoyed hot and crispy, straight from the fryer.
