Cheese Nuggets are tender inside and crispy outside made very simply with egg whites (leftover from the custard made the other day), grated Grana, and for coloring the dough, a small amount of finely chopped fresh parsley!

They are irresistible; you can’t stop after just one, worse than cherries! I ate a bunch and a heap, gosh!

It’s a last-minute appetizer because it’s so quick, just when guests are in the elevator or on the stairs!

I used Grana cheese that I had bought in abundance because I found great discounts at the supermarket, but if you have mixed grated cheeses, you can use them without any problem.

I love both hot and cold appetizers, and I’d put these on the list with the warm ones, ha ha, but it’s a dish to make and eat right away!

There are a million appetizers on the blog because it’s a course that intrigues me, and it’s so variable that it’s always interesting to try new recipes, and I’ll leave you with some preparations like:

Cost: Medium
Rest time: 2 Minutes
Preparation time: 5 Minutes
Portions: as desired
Cooking methods: Frying
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

3 egg whites
4.2 oz Grated Grana Padano (or Parmesan or mixed grated cheeses)
to taste chopped parsley (optional)
to taste vegetable oil (peanut)

Tools

#ADV

Pans
Bowls
Plastic Wraps
Paper Towels

Steps

1) It’s not a real recipe; let’s say it’s a fun idea that you can prepare in 5 minutes, so…
2) in a bowl, I put the egg whites, add the chosen grated cheese, and a bit of fresh chopped parsley.
3) I mix everything, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest in the refrigerator for 15/20 minutes to firm up.
4) This step is not mandatory if you’re in a hurry or if the guests are drumming on the table from hunger, but… if you do it, the cheesy nugget balls will stay more compact!
5) In a small saucepan with high edges, I put plenty of vegetable oil, and when the temperature is right*, I drop the nuggets with Grana cheese in, letting them brown and roll happily during cooking.
6) I then place them on special paper towels and serve immediately with a good glass of Pignoletto or a spritz to cleanse the palate from the frying (any excuse is good for a glass of fresh wine or an aperitif)
Enjoy your meal!
Annalisa
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Annalisa says…

1) I added parsley, but I didn’t really taste it, so… next cheese nuggets will be made with basil, which I think will give a very pleasant note!