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Italian Cheese Balls

By: Debbie Russell  
"The cheese balls are actually a mixture of pecan meal, bread crumbs, cheese, and eggs. After frying, they are smothered in a tomato sauce, and baked to perfection. Uncooked cheese balls can be frozen for later use."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 11 times with an average star rating of 3.9 Read Reviews (10)

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup dried bread crumbs
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup eggs, beaten
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
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  • 1 cup tomato juice
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together pecans, bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, and onion. Shape into golf ball size balls.
  2. Heat oil in an electric deep fryer or heavy saucepan to 365 degrees F ( 170 degrees C). Add cheese balls to hot oil, and fry until brown. Fry in batches to maintain oil temperature. Transfer to an 8 inch square baking pan.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix together tomato juice, tomato soup, and cumin. Cover cheese balls with sauce. Sprinkle additional cheese on top, if desired.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 497 | Total Fat: 36.9g | Cholesterol: 202mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2002 by Loll 
Really enjoyed these ... a great change from meatballs - my family enjoyed them too. I also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2002 by TLHGWP 
These are excellent! I am a vegetarian and couldn't ask for a more perfect snack or appetizer... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by JFOURNIER 
This is similar to the Italian Cheese Ball recipe I stole from Kettering Medical Center... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by UNRAVELLED 
The cheeseballs themselves were fabulous. I left a lot of chunks in the pecans and they made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2006 by Daniel den Hoed 
This was a good meal and we will probably make it again. Next time I might just press it in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2006 by Jennifer Moray 
These are so delicious! I've made them for lots of people, with great results. I use a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2005 by freshfruityblob 
they wern't at all cheesey, but still good MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2005 by Beezie 
these were messy and tasted really strange. maybe the pecans weren't processed fully or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2005 by URSPIDER02 
Basically vegetarian meatballs - my husband loved them but they were a lot of work I felt like. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2002 by AIMEEWOZ 
Very interesting flavor, but a little dry (especially if they've been sitting out at a party... MORE

 
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