Description
A comforting and indulgent dish featuring a creamy cheese wheel coated in breadcrumbs and fried to perfection, served with crispy roasted peewee potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 caprice de dieux or Brie wheel (about 4–8 oz)
- 1 lb peewee potatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chipotle powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp Herbes de Provence
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
- Chives, chopped
- Flaky salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet.
- Wash and dry the peewee potatoes, cutting larger ones in half for even cooking.
- In a bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, chipotle powder, garlic powder, Herbes de Provence, and salt.
- Spread the potatoes on the baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until golden and tender.
- Set up dredging stations with flour, egg and cream wash, and breadcrumbs.
- Coat the cheese wheel in flour, then egg mixture, and finally breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.
- Chill the coated cheese in the fridge for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the cheese for about 1.5-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain fried cheese on paper towels; sprinkle with flaky salt and chives before serving.
- Slice and serve immediately with roasted potatoes and accompaniments.
Notes
For a flavorful twist, serve with honey, fig jam, or mustard. Ensure the oil temperature is consistent for best frying results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: fried cheese, comfort food, vegetarian appetizer, cheese wheel