Cream Cheese Poppers
Delightful bite-sized snacks with a crispy exterior and creamy, cheesy center, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or poppers, about one tablespoon per popper.
- Set up a breading station with the beaten egg in one bowl and the breadcrumbs in another.
- Coat each ball in egg, letting the excess drip off, then roll in the breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat for shallow frying.
- Fry the poppers in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For an extra crispy coating, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs. These poppers can also be baked at 375°F for about 20-25 minutes if you prefer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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