How to make Greek style cheese balls (tirokroketes)

[kosta_karapinotis]

These tirokroketes are great to make, especially for parties!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup finely crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated kasseri cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• Pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• Olive oil, for frying

To make the tirokroketes, you will need to combine the feta, kasseri, cumin, and pepper to the bowl of the food processor and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until cold, which should take about 2 hours. Roll into a ball and place on a plate in a single layer. Pour oil into a fry pan until it covers about 1/2 inch. Set the heat to medium and let the oil heat. Add the flour to a small dish, pour the milk into a small bowl, and spread the breadcrumbs into a small plate. Roll one ball of cheese into the flour, dunk it into the milk, and then roll it in the bread crumbs. And then all you need to do is fry!!

 

[k_tsoukalas]

I had these in Greece once and they are DELICIOUS. Soooo good! Thanks for sharing the recipe!