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