Smažený sýr - Czech Breaded Fried Cheese

The Czech classical breaded fried cheese, crispy and delicious. In a Czech pub, it´s always a safe bet!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Czech

Keyword Czech breaded fried cheese, smažák, smažený sýr

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 553kcal

4 slices hard cheese 1/3-1/2-inch thick Gouda, Edam, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, Swiss Gruyère
⅓ cup all-purpose flour (43 g)
1 cup breadcrumbs (120 g)
2 eggs lightly beaten
pinch of salt
oil for frying

Heat a thick layer of fat in a pan.
Beat the eggs lightly with a fork, and add a pinch of salt.
Get the slices of cheese ready. Firstly, coat the slice of cheese in the flour, then in the beaten eggs, and lastly in the breadcrumbs.
Turn the pan temperature to medium and fry the coated cheese on both sides, each about 3-4 minutes until it turns golden brown.
Serve the cheese immediately with a potato side dish and the tartar sauce as the condiment.

Makes 4 portions.
If you are based in the US, the best cheese for frying is Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, Swiss Gruyère
The combination of hot cheese in a crispy crust and tartar sauce stands out the best when served as soon as possible after frying. The longer you let the cheese cool down, the chewier it becomes (no worries, it will still taste great).