Fried Cheese Pies are a delicious and comforting snack, perfect for any time of the day. These crispy, golden-brown pies are filled with melty cheese and can be customized with a variety of savory fillings, such as bacon or other favorites. Whether you’re looking for a quick appetizer or a satisfying snack, these pies are sure to please both kids and adults alike.
Made with simple ingredients and fried to perfection, these cheese pies offer a wonderful contrast between the crispy dough and gooey cheese filling. Plus, they are incredibly versatile—you can experiment with different fillings to suit your taste. This recipe is easy to follow, and the result is a batch of irresistible pies with a rich, savory flavor in every bite.
Fried Cheese Pies
6
pies15
minutes10
minutes627
kcal1
hour10
minutesThese Fried Cheese Pies are made from scratch with a simple dough, filled with cheese and optional savory additions, and fried until golden and crispy. Enjoy them as a delicious appetizer, snack, or even a light meal.
Ingredients
- For the Dough
500 g 17.6 oz All Purpose Flour
300 g 10.6 oz Water (lukewarm)
1 tsp 1 tsp Salt
40 g 1.4 oz Olive Oil
Juice of half a Lemon
100 g 3.5 oz Olive Oil (extra)
- For the Filling
200 g 200 g Mixed Cheese
150 g 150 g Bacon
Recipe directions
- In a large bowl, add the flour, lemon juice, salt, olive oil, and water, and knead for 2-3 minutes.
- Gather the dough in the center of the bowl and drizzle a little olive oil on top. Let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 1 minute.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal parts.
- Roll out each piece of dough with a rolling pin to a thickness of about one centimeter.
- Spread the cheese, bacon, or any other desired filling on one half of the dough.
- Fold the dough over and seal the edges using your fingers.
- Place the cheese pies on parchment paper.
- Add vegetable oil to a pan and place it over medium heat. Wait until the oil is well heated.
- Fry the cheese pies on both sides until golden brown.
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Nutrition Facts
6 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories300
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
29g
37%
- Saturated Fat 12g 58%
- Cholesterol 65mg 21%
- Total Carbohydrate
65g
24%
- Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
- Total Sugars <1g
- Protein 26g 52%
- Vitamin D 20mcg 100%
- Calcium 20mg 0%
- Iron 25mg 140%
- Potassium 270mg 6%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.