Czech Fried Cheese (Syr Smazeny)
This Czech recipe for fried cheese or syr smazeny is a popular street food made with Edam, Swiss, or Gouda cheese and can be a vegetarian main course.
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- Serves: 2 persons
Ingredients
- ½pound cheese (4 (1-inch-thick) slices, Edam, Gouda or Swiss)
- Salt , to taste, optional
- ½cup all-purpose flour
- 1large egg, beaten
- ⅔cup breadcrumbs
- Oil, or shortening, for frying
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Sprinkle cheese with optional salt, if desired.Step 3
Dredge slices in flour, then in beaten egg, and finally in breadcrumbs, making sure cheese slices are completely covered.Step 4
Pan fry quickly in hot oil or shortening until golden brown. Serve immediately.