Fried Ham Cubes Cheese Dipping Sauce Recipes

FRIED HAM CUBES

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk. In another bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese and parsley. Dip ham cubes in egg mixture, then roll in crumb mixture. , In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. Fry ham cubes, a few at a time, for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., In a small saucepan, heat cheese and milk over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in salsa. Serve with ham cubes.

FRIED HAM CUBES & CHEESE DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl,beat eggs and milk. In another bowl,combine the bread crumbs,Parmesan cheese and parsley, Dip ham cubes in egg mixture, then roll in crumb mixture.
• In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 inch of oil to 375. Fry ham cubes, a few at a time, for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
• In a small saucepan, heat cheese and milk over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in salsa. Serve with ham cubes.

HAMMED-UP FRITTERS WITH MANCHEGO CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a deep-fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heat enough peanut oil to come halfway up the sides of the pot, to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl add the flour, smoked paprika and chicken stock and chives. Whisk well to form a thick batter. Stir in the 2 beaten eggs and a pinch of salt and pepper.
• In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and fry the minced ham and onion until nicely browned, about 3 minutes. Allow the ham and onion to cool in the pan. Once cooled, add ham mixture along with any oil to the batter. Season the batter with more salt and pepper. In batches and using a small scoop or a large tablespoon, drop 5 or 6 scoops of batter into the oil and fry until well browned, turning once, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on brown paper or paper towels and repeat with the remaining batter. Transfer the fritters to a serving platter and serve with Manchego Cheese Sauce on the side.
• For Cheese Sauce:
• Heat the olive oil in small saucepan, then add the shallots, jalapeno, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat for about 4 minutes to soften the shallots. Add the flour and mix to form a roux. Stir in the milk and bouillon, whisking well to blend. Whisk in the cheese and combine well. Reduce the heat to low and add smoked paprika and sour cream. Whisk to combine and serve warm with fritters.

BREADED CHEDDAR CUBES

Steps:

• In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 350°. Meanwhile, whisk eggs in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, sesame seeds and salt. Dip cheese in eggs, then roll in crumb mixture to coat all sides, patting to help coating adhere., Fry cheese, a few at a time, 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels.

FRIED CHEESE STICKS WITH TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a small saucepan.
• Stir in tomato sauce, mushrooms, oregano and basil.
• Bring to boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Cover and keep warm while frying cheese.
• Combine bread crumbs, wheat germ and red pepper in a small bowl.
• Cut cheese into 2x1/2x1/2-inch sticks or 1 inch cubes.
• Dip each piece of cheese in eggs, then into the flour and then the crumbs to coat well; repeat one more time to ensure even coating.
• Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil to 375 degrees.
• Fry a few cheese pieces at a time for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until golden on all sides. (do not overcook or you will have a melted mess).
• Drain well on paper towels.
• Serve warm with tomato sauce.

DELUXE HAM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Stir in the macaroni. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ham and onion in melted butter until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
• Stir garlic into ham mixture and cook for about 2 minutes more; remove skillet from heat.
• Mix cooked pasta, Cheddar cheese, cream of celery soup, peas, milk, sour cream, onion powder, and garlic powder into the ham mixture until well mixed.
• Transfer pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle French-fried onions atop casserole and bake until golden, about 5 minutes more.