Crispy Stuffed Cheese Bombs with Spicy Tomato Dip
	
		These golden, deep-fried cheese bombs are stuffed with creamy cheese, rice, and savory herbs. Crispy on the outside with a molten cheese core that oozes on every bite—served hot with a spicy tomato dipping sauce for a bold, addictive snack.
	 
	
		
							- Author: Djihane
 
							- Prep Time: 20 minutes
 
							- Cook Time: 10 minutes
 
							- Total Time: 30 minutes
 
							- Yield: 12 cheese bombs 1x
 
							- Category: Appetizer
 
							- Method: Deep-Fried
 
							- Cuisine: Fusion
 
							- Diet: Vegetarian
 
					
	 
	
		
		
			
- 1 cup cooked rice
 
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed or shredded
 
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
 
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
 
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
 
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
 
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
 
- 2 eggs, beaten
 
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
 
- Oil, for deep frying
 
- 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
 
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce
 
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
 
- Pinch of salt
 
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
- In a bowl, mix cooked rice with parsley, garlic powder, black pepper, and chili flakes.
 
- Flatten a spoonful of the rice mixture in your palm. Place a piece of mozzarella and cheddar in the center, then shape into a tight ball, fully enclosing the cheese.
 
- Repeat with remaining mixture. Chill balls for 15 minutes to firm up.
 
- Roll each ball in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
 
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry balls until golden and crispy, about 3–4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
 
- Mix all dip ingredients (ketchup, sriracha, lemon juice, salt) in a small bowl.
 
- Serve hot cheese bombs with spicy tomato dipping sauce.
 
		 
	 
	
		Notes
		
			
- Chilling the balls helps them hold shape during frying.
 
- You can add herbs like basil or oregano for extra flavor.
 
- Use a mix of cheese for varied melt and flavor.
 
- Adjust spiciness of dip to taste by varying sriracha quantity.
 
		 
	 
	
		Nutrition
		
							- Serving Size: 2 cheese bombs with dip
 
							- Calories: 220
 
							- Sugar: 3g
 
							- Sodium: 370mg
 
							- Fat: 13g
 
							- Saturated Fat: 5g
 
							- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
 
							- Trans Fat: 0g
 
							- Carbohydrates: 18g
 
							- Fiber: 1g
 
							- Protein: 7g
 
							- Cholesterol: 60mg
 
					
	 
	
		Keywords: cheese bombs, stuffed rice balls, spicy dip, appetizer, fried snack, vegetarian