Baked Garlic Cheese Balls with Herbs and Breadcrumbs
Golden baked cheese bites with garlic, herbs and a crisp sesame or breadcrumb coating.
These baked cheese balls combine grated hard cheese with egg, sour cream, garlic and breadcrumbs for a savoury snack. The source chills a mixture containing raw egg without cooking it; this version bakes the balls until the egg mixture is fully set. Use firm cheese and add sour cream gradually so the mixture holds its shape. Roll in sesame or crumbs and serve warm. Heat oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking tray with parchment. Combine grated cheese, egg, sour cream, garlic, herbs and pepper. Add breadcrumbs gradually until mixture holds together. Roll mixture into 2-cm balls. If soft, chill 15 minutes. Roll balls in sesame seeds or additional breadcrumbs and arrange with space between.
Recipe card
Baked Garlic Cheese Balls with Herbs and Breadcrumbs
Equipment: Measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls, a sharp knife, and the pan or baking dish specified in the method
Ingredients
Instructions
Prepare oven
Heat oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking tray with parchment.
Mix cheese base
Combine grated cheese, egg, sour cream, garlic, herbs and pepper. Add breadcrumbs gradually until mixture holds together.
Shape balls
Roll mixture into 2-cm balls. If soft, chill 15 minutes.
Coat
Roll balls in sesame seeds or additional breadcrumbs and arrange with space between.
Bake
Bake 12 to 16 minutes until set, lightly golden and hot throughout.
Cool briefly
Rest 5 minutes before serving; the centres will be very hot.
How to tell when it is ready
Rest 5 minutes before serving; the centres will be very hot.
Tips
- Heat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Combine grated cheese, egg, sour cream, garlic, herbs and pepper.
- Roll mixture into 2-cm balls.
- Roll balls in sesame seeds or additional breadcrumbs and arrange with space between.
Troubleshooting
- If mixture is too soft, add breadcrumbs a tablespoon at a time.
- If balls flatten, chill them before baking.
Substitutions
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Use a dairy-free hard cheese and suitable sour cream, noting melt may differ.
Variations
- Add smoked paprika.
- Use finely chopped spring onion.
Serving suggestions
- Serve with tomato chutney.
- Add to a snack board.
- Offer a green salad.
- Pair with sparkling water or tea.
Make ahead
Prepare components ahead and store safely. Refrigerate cooked cheese balls within 2 hours up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven until hot.
Storage
Refrigerate cooked cheese balls within 2 hours up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven until hot.
Food safety
Bake egg-containing bites until fully set; do not serve the raw mixture.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make the mixture ahead?
Mix and shape the balls, cover and refrigerate up to 1 day, then coat and bake.
How should I store baked garlic cheese balls?
Refrigerate cooked cheese balls within 2 hours up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven until hot.
Serve with tomato chutney. Refrigerate cooked cheese balls within 2 hours up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven until hot.
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