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Fried Bread Balls and Cheese

I had these in Italy and absolutely couldn't go any longer without enjoying them again!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Gaby Dalkin

Ingredients

For the Fried Bread Balls

  • 1 loaf french bread torn into small bite sized pieces
  • Plenty of olive oil

Served along with...

  • 2-3 balls Burrata or any other soft cheese
  • Prosciutto
  • 1 recipe Basil Vinaigrette
  • Small Heirloom Tomatoes quartered
  • Castelvetrano Olives
  • Thinly sliced salami

Instructions

  • Heat about ½ cup of olive oil in a medium skillet. Add a few bread balls to the hot oil and saute for a few minutes until just golden and slightly crispy. Remove and drain on paper towel. Repeat until all the bread is fried.
  • On a medium platter arrange the bread, cheese, meats, olives, a small container of basil vinaigrette and tomatoes. DIY the perfect bite as needed.

Notes

This simply cannot be beat. It's not as soft as fresh but not as hard as croutons. You simply must make these and pretend you are in Italy!

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg