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Caciocavallo Cheese Bites

Crispy Caciocavallo Cheese Bites to Wow Your Taste Buds

Savor the richness of Caciocavallo cheese in these crispy bites—a perfect crowd-pleaser for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwiches
  • 1 bundle Chicory Adds an earthy flavor
  • 8 slices Caciocavallo Cheese Semi-hard cheese, or use fontina/provolone
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 whole Fresh Red Chili Pepper Chopped, adjust to taste
  • 3-4 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with neutral oil
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Panko for extra crispiness
For Baking
  • as needed Cooking Spray or Extra Olive Oil For crisp finish

Equipment

  • pan
  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Shallow Bowls

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and shred the chicory. Blanch in boiling salted water for 1 minute.
  2. Immediately plunge chicory into ice water for 1 minute to stop cooking.
  3. Drain and gently squeeze out excess water from chicory.
  4. Heat olive oil in a pan with minced garlic and chopped chili over low heat.
  5. Add chicory and cook for 5 minutes until tender, then chop roughly.
  6. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  7. Assemble sandwiches by layering chicory mixture between slices of Caciocavallo.
  8. Prepare for breading by beating eggs in one bowl, placing flour in another, and breadcrumbs in a third.
  9. Dredge sandwiches in flour, dip in egg, and coat in breadcrumbs.
  10. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with a tangy dipping sauce for extra flavor. Refrigerate assembled sandwiches for up to 3 days; freeze unbaked for up to 2 months.

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