Name: Fried Pimento Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 8 oz. shredded yellow cheddar -; 4 oz. cream cheese, softened -; 2 tbsp. mayonnaise -; 1/4 tsp. sweet paprika -; large pinch cayenne pepper -; Large pinch garlic powder -; 1/4 c. freshly chopped green onion -; 1/4 c. drained diced pimientos -; 1 1/2 c. panko bread crumbs, divided -; 2 large eggs, beaten -; 1/2 c. all-purpose flour -; Kosher salt -; Canola oil, for frying -; Ranch dressing, for serving -

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Fried Pimento Cheese

1. 8 oz. shredded yellow cheddar -

2. 4 oz. cream cheese, softened -

3. 2 tbsp. mayonnaise -

4. 1/4 tsp. sweet paprika -

5. large pinch cayenne pepper -

6. Large pinch garlic powder -

7. 1/4 c. freshly chopped green onion -

8. 1/4 c. drained diced pimientos -

9. 1 1/2 c. panko bread crumbs, divided -

10. 2 large eggs, beaten -

11. 1/2 c. all-purpose flour -

12. Kosher salt -

13. Canola oil, for frying -

14. Ranch dressing, for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Fried Pimento Cheese

1. Stage

In a medium bowl, stir together cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, paprika, cayenne, and garlic powder. Fold in ½ cup panko, green onion, and pimento. Roll mixture into 1" balls.

2. Stage

Prepare breading station with three shallow bowls: one bowl with remaining 1 cup panko, another with egg, and a third bowl with flour.

3. Stage

Working with one ball at a time, coat ball in flour and shake off excess. Dip the ball into egg mixture and then into bread crumb mixture. Repeat steps for remaining balls and set aside on a plate. Freeze until firm, at least 1 hour.

4. Stage

In a large, deep skillet over medium heat, heat 1" oil until it starts to bubble. Working in batches, add breaded pimento balls and fry until golden, about 3 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and let cool slightly.

5. Stage

Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.