Aleppo-Crusted Cheesie Poofs

By on August 21, 2011 in Appetizers, Low Carb and Low Glycemic, Vegetarian
I was at something of a loss as to what I should call these, given that the recipe that inspired them, this recipe from 5 Star Foodie was already using the sophisticatedly-straightforward name Fried Haloumi Bites.  So, Harrison suggested Cheesie Poofs, and I thought that was fitting.  They are not poofs so much as squeaky, unctuous little bites of cheesy goodness, but that was kind of a long title.

They really could not be easier to put together.  I cut up eight ounces of Halloumi into cubes of roughly the same size, then dredged them in a large egg that I whisked together with a teaspoon of cornstarch.  Just toss the cubes around to coat all of the sides, then liberally sprinkle them with Aleppo pepper.  Brown in olive oil and serve them warm, with a squeeze of lemon.

This is one of those things that you make and then you think, why have I not been eating this every day of my life?  Why has no one thought of a fried cheese diet?  And what is stopping me from patenting that idea right now?
So, you heard it here first–the Cheesie Poofs diet.  You are welcome.
Thanks for reading,
-Angela

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12 Responses to Aleppo-Crusted Cheesie Poofs

  1. Bo August 22, 2011 at 12:15 am #

    Yum…I love Halloumi cheese…I usually just grill it and serve it over a salad…but I'm going to have to look for some aleppo pepper.

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  2. Shawn August 22, 2011 at 10:32 am #

    I'm leaving the screen now and pretending that I didn't just see this deliciousness :(

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  3. Kate@Diethood August 22, 2011 at 2:10 pm #

    I could so inhale every one of those. YUM!

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  4. Rosita Vargas August 23, 2011 at 1:14 am #

    Delicious dish, looks amazing, beautiful photos, hugs.

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  5. Roxana GreenGirl August 23, 2011 at 2:26 am #

    fried cheese diet – i love it!! you're a genius Angela :)
    I love cheesy bites and these sound super delicious!!!

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  6. Angela FRS August 23, 2011 at 3:00 am #

    I want more of these. I really need to go on that diet.

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  7. sweetpeaskitchen.com August 23, 2011 at 3:07 am #

    That is exactly what I am thinking, why haven't I been eating this every day of my life? Delicious!! :)

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  8. Angela FRS August 23, 2011 at 3:14 am #

    Thank you for the validation! I knew I couldn't be the only one…

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  9. Dan August 25, 2011 at 1:03 pm #

    Not bad, and right on time. I guess this time of year (carnivals, festivals, etc.) is fried cheese season, isn't it?

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  10. Yenta Mary August 30, 2011 at 1:55 am #

    My resolution for the month of September (since I need to take advantage of tomorrow to go shopping) is to sign on for the Cheesie Poufs diet. I'm ready! Who needs fruits or vegetables???

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  11. Orly Hersh August 30, 2011 at 4:17 pm #

    I am going to make these as soon as I can get my hands on the cheese. Mmmmmmm. I wonder if they have halloumi at the cheese importers.

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  12. Angela FRS August 30, 2011 at 5:12 pm #

    Orly, yep–that is where we typically buy it, although I have also seen it at some King Soopers.

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