Cheese Fritters (Canapés)

 

For 1 dozen

• 350 gr matured Gouda or Cheddar cheese, in slices 2 cm/1-inch thick
• 150 gr thinly sliced smoked streaky bacon
• 2 eggs
• 25 gr plain flour
• 100 gr dried breadcrumbs
• Oil for deep-frying

For the sauce

• 1 (500 gr) naturel yogurt
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Pinch of celery salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
• Pinch of ground ginger
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives, dill, a little rosemary and sage)

1. Cut the cheese into 2 cm/1-inch cubes ; wrap each cube in a slice of bacon and secure with a wooden cocktail stick.
2. Beat the eggs ; dip the cheese and bacon cubes in the flour, then in the beaten egg and finally in breadcrumbs.
3. Heat the oil for deep-frying to 350F (180C) and fry the cubes for 4-6 minutes until golden brown ; drain on absorbent kitchen paper and leave to cool.
4. In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients of the sauce ; serve the sauce with the cubes as a dip.

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