crispy cheesy chicken balls

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

I am intrigued by this recipe. It is the first I've ever seen of this type. These have got to be fantastic for dipping and for serving at parties! Recipe & Photo: Missjoniblog.blogspot.com

(1 rating)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For crispy cheesy chicken balls

  • 2 lg
    chicken breasts, cooked, cooled & shredded
  • 1/2 c
    scallions
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, room temperature
  • 3/4 c
    colby cheese
  • 3/4 c
    sharp cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 dash
    hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 c
    all purpose flour
  • 3
    eggs
  • panko bread crumbs

How To Make crispy cheesy chicken balls

  • 1
    With a mixer or in a food processor, mix together the chicken, cream cheese, Colby and cheddar cheeses, scallions, salt and pepper, and hot sauce. Set aside.
  • 2
    Place flour, eggs (beaten with a fork), and panko crumbs in 3 different bowls. Form 2-inch balls of the chicken mixture. Roll each ball through the flour, then the egg wash, then the panko. Set on a baking sheet.
  • 3
    Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 20-25 minutes until the panko crumbs are golden brown.
  • 4
    Serve alongside ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
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