Brie Appetizer formula - Fried Cheese Cubes

This Brie appetizer recipe takes only a few minutes to put together and you could make it at the last minute for unexpected guests. They will be very surprised and pleased that you could come up with something so warm and tasty at such short notice. Although this recipe calls for Brie cheese, you could successfully use it with any slice-able cheese that melts easily.

Croustillant de Brie

Pan Fried Chicken

1 egg 1 tablespoon water 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 1/2 cup dried fine bread crumbs 8 ounces Brie cheese vegetable oil for frying

In a small, shallow bowl, use a fork to beat the egg with the water until blended.

Place the flour on a plate.

Place the bread crumbs on a plate.

Slice the Brie into 24 or so equal sized cubes.

Dredge each of the pieces in the flour, then shake off the excess.

Next dip each piece of cheese in the egg, turning to coat all sides with the egg.

Finally, roll the pieces in the bread crumbs. You will probably need to use your finger tips to make sure each piece is well coated.

If you wish, you can now place the breaded cheese in the refrigerator for several hours to wait until you wish to serve. Otherwise, you can fry right away.

To fry, heat 1/8 inch of oil in a sturdy frying pan on medium high heat. When the oil is hot, add the cheese. It will speedily brown. Turn gradually to brown on all sides. The whole process will take only one or two minutes. Be specific not to leave the cheese in the oil for too long or it will break through the breading and ooze.

Remove the cheese from the cooking oil and place on paper towel to discharge some of the oil.

Serve the fried cheese cubes immediately with toothpicks or forks.

Makes 24 appetizer bites.

You may wish to offer a dipping sauce with this Brie appetizer recipe. The salty mild taste of Brie goes very well with fruit flavors and you could try dipping it in jam thinned with a minute water - fig, apricot or raspberry would all be sensational. If you mix the jam with a minute vinegar instead of water, you will get a great tasting sweet and sour sauce.

Brie Appetizer formula - Fried Cheese Cubes

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