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Deep Fried Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese
Nick @DudeFoods.com

Deep Fried Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Bites Recipe

You know how great cream cheese tastes after you spread it on a warm bagel? These Deep Fried Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Bites are basically that times 100!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 quarts oil for frying
  • 1 block cream cheese
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 eggs
  • cup milk
  • 8 strips bacon
  • your preferred dipping sauce I used grape jelly

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in deep fryer or heavy skillet to 375°F.
  2. Slice the block of cream cheese into 8 cubes.
  3. Combine milk and eggs in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
  4. Toss each cream cheese cube in panko breadcrumbs, dip in egg wash and then toss a second time in panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Slice bacon strips in half and wrap them around breaded cream cheese balls. Secure with toothpicks.
  6. Fry cream cheese bites for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Drain on paper towels and serve with grape jelly or your preferred dipping sauce.