Cheese balls with empanades gorgonzola in Parmesan

Gorgonzola Empanada cheese balls in Parmesan are a delicious and sophisticated snack, perfect for serving at parties or as an appetizer at a special dinner.The intense taste of gorgonzola combined with the crispy Parmesan crust creates an explosion of flavors that will surely please everyone.

#### Ingredients:

- 200g of gorgonzola cheese
- 100g of cream cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of finally chopped chives
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup of wheat flour
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs
- 1 cup of thin grated Parmesan cheese
- Frying oil

#### Preparation Mode:

1. ** Pasta preparation: **
- In a medium bowl, knead the gorgonzola cheese well with a fork until you get a more or less uniform consistency.
- Add cream cheese, black pepper and chopped chives.Mix everything until it forms a homogeneous mass.If the mixture is too soft to model, refrigerate for about 15 minutes to firm a little.

2. ** Ball formation: **
- With clean hands or using a spoonful of small ice cream, model the mixture in balls of approximately 2 cm in diameter.
- Place the balls in a tray lined with parchment paper and bring to the freezer for about 30 minutes to harden.

3. ** Package: **
- Prepare three separate dishes for breading: one with the flour, another with the eggs slightly beaten and a third with a mixture of breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Remove the balls from the freezer.Pass each first in the flour, shaking the excess.
- Then quickly dive into the beaten eggs and then roll into the breadcrumbs and Parmesan mixture, ensuring that they are well covered.

4. ** Frying: **
- Heat the oil in a deep pan or fryer until it reaches approximately 180 ° C.
- Fry the balls in small lots so as not to lower the oil temperature too much, for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy.
- Remove with a slot and let it drain on absorbent paper.

5. ** Service: **
- Serve the hot balls, accompanied by sauce of your choice, such as Marinara or a soft spicy sauce.

#### Tips:
- Cooling the balls before frying is crucial to ensure that they maintain their shape and that the cheese does not leak during frying.
-For a lighter version, the balls can be baked in a preheated oven at 200 ° C for approximately 15-20 minutes or until they golden, although the texture is not as crispy as the frying.

These breaded gorgonzola cheese balls in Parmesan are true delights and will surely steal the scene on any special occasion!