Description
Crispy and savory smoked gouda fritters paired with a tangy balsamic honey mustard dipping sauce, perfect as a delicious appetizer for any gathering or snack time.
Ingredients
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For the Fritters:
- 1 ½ cups shredded smoked gouda
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Dipping Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together until smooth and frothy.
- Combine wet and dry: Stir the wet egg mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing until you achieve a smooth batter without lumps.
- Add cheese and chives: Fold in the shredded smoked gouda and chopped fresh chives evenly through the batter.
- Heat oil: Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep skillet or saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the fritters: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, carefully drop tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook each fritter for 2–3 minutes per side, or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Drain fritters: Remove cooked fritters with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Make the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Serve: Serve the warm smoked gouda fritters alongside the balsamic honey mustard dipping sauce for dipping.
Notes
- These fritters are best enjoyed fresh but can be kept warm in a 200°F oven if finishing in batches.
- For an extra savory flavor, add finely chopped cooked bacon to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters + dipping sauce
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
