Spicy Smoked Gouda & Chorizo Bites

Instructions

1. 1

   Grate the smoked Gouda cheese and finely dice the pre-cooked chorizo. If your chorizo is not pre-cooked, dice it and cook it in a frying pan until browned, then drain any excess fat.

   ~5 min
2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, combine the grated Gouda, diced chorizo, flour, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

   ~2 min
3. 3

   In a separate shallow dish, whisk the eggs. In another shallow dish, combine the Panko breadcrumbs.

   ~1 min
4. 4

   Roll the cheese and chorizo mixture into small, bite-sized balls (about 1-inch in diameter).

   ~5 min
5. 5

   Dip each ball first into the whisked eggs, ensuring it's fully coated, then roll it in the Panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

   ~5 min
6. 6

   Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Carefully add the breaded balls to the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.

7. 7

   Fry the bites for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the pan and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to drain any excess oil.

   ~6 min
8. 8

   Serve immediately.