Prosciutto-and-Fontina Fritters
By on · In Appetizers, Cheeses, Entertaining, Herbs and Spices, Luncheon, Meals, Regional and Ethnic, Techniques
Prosciutto and Fontina Fritters are delicate morsels packed with flavor. Perfect for parties, they’re small easy bites that pair well with dips and veggies.
Prosciutto-and-Fontina Fritters
Author: Epicurus.com Kitchens
Recipe type: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 8
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Fontina cheese, grated
- 1/4 Cup Prosciutto, diced
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- as needed black pepper, cracked
- 2 Tablespoons whole milk
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 Cups panko breadcrumbs
- peanut or grape-seed oil, for frying
Instructions
- Combine fontina and prosciutto in bowl; toss with flour to separate components. Add rosemary and pepper.
- Mix milk and egg in a separate bowl.
- Fold into cheese mixture. The batter should be stiff but pliable enough to form fritters into quarter-sized patties.
- Coat patties with breadcrumbs. Fry in oil, at 350 degrees F. until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; serve immediately.
