Manchego cheese fritters with honey mustard ranch are tasty little bites that are seriously delish! Creamy Manchego cheese is combined with tangy goat’s cheese to create the ultimate cheese fritter that’s perfect for a small get together! Dipped in a refreshing homemade honey mustard ranch, these little cuties won’t last long!
Happy Wednesday, friends! I am super excited about today’s post. I’ve totally been wanting to share the recipe for these cheese fritters for like ever, and I finally get to do it today! These little bites are so amazing you guys. I may have eaten all of them by myself, in one sitting…but really, who is keeping track? They are a great little appetizer at your next fancy shmancy dinner party, as they are simple to make and hard to screw up!
Appetizers
- Manchego Cheese Fritters with Honey Mustard Ranch, by Cooking and Beer
- Asparagus Tomato Crostini with Fresh Mint and Chives, by Simply Fresh Dinners
- Strawberry Bruschetta with Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar, by The NY Melrose Family
Entrees
- Kimchi Salmon and Rainbow Pickles, by BAM’s Kitchen
- Curried Fish Tacos with Cabbage and Carrot Slaw, by Omnivore’s Cookbook
- Chipotle Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos, by Natural Chow
- Spicy Asian Chicken Puff Pastry Bites with Hoisin Peanut Sauce, by Climbing Grier Mountain
- Mahi Mahi with Dragon Fruit-Pineapple Salsa, by No Gojis No Glory
Sides
- Warm Corn Salad, by The Complete Savorist
- Asian Jerk Meatball Wraps, by Healthy Nibbles and Bits
- Roasted Cauliflower and Pearl Barley Bowls with Creamy Tahini-Dill Dressing, by An Edible Mosaic
Salads
- Grilled Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Salad with Coconut Curry Almond Butter Vinaigrette, by Food Faith Fitness
- Asparagus with Grated Egg and Capers, by Pinch and Swirl
- Strawberry Spinach Salad, by Bitz & Giggles
Desserts
- Almond and Caramel Date Tart with Chocolate Ganache (Vegan and Gluten-Free), by The Crafting Foodie
- Coconut Sorbet, by House of Yumm
- Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt Cheesecake with a Cookie Dough Crust, by Vitamin Sunshine
Manchego Cheese Fritters with Honey Mustard Ranch
Servings:
6Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
For the Honey Mustard Ranch
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/3 cup honey mustard
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt plain
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Manchego Cheese Fritters
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 clove of garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon prosciutto finely chopped
- salt and black pepper
- 8 ounces Manchego cheese finely grated
- 6 ounces crumbled goat's cheese
- 2 large egg whites
- 1-2 cups canola or vegetable oil
Instructions
- For the honey mustard ranch, whisk together all of the ingredients listed for the ranch until creamy. Cover and refrigerate until you are ready to use.
- For the Manchego cheese fritters, in a large bowl mix together the milk, flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, egg, garlic, Manchego, goat's cheese, prosciutto, and salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- In the bowl of your stand mixer, with whisk attachment fixed, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold half of the egg whites into the cheese mixture, and then fold the second half in very carefully. Do not over mix.
- Add the oil to a heavy bottomed deep skillet, pouring about 1 1/2 inches up the side of the pan. Heat the oil to 360 degrees F. Using a tablespoon sized scoop, drop the mixture into the hot oil, working in batches. Cook for 3-4 minutes, flipping over if need until brown and all sides. Transfer the Manchego cheese fritters to a plate that has been lined with a paper towel. Serve immediately with honey mustard ranch.
- Enjoy!
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26 Responses
You can never go wrong with fried cheese :)
I know, right! Thanks, Sloane!
I LOVE Manchego cheese!!! and these fritters look soooo good!!! Congrats to Michelle!!!
Thanks, Alice! xo
Awww I love virtual baby showers! Huge congrats to Michelle! Now about these fritters….um I’m literally wiping drool off my keyboard. These look SO amazing, Justine! Totally loving the sound of that honey mustard ranch dip. *genius* :)
Thank you so much, cute face.
These look incredible! Little flavor bombs!! Yum….
Thank you so much, Marissa!
Wow, these look so delicious, Justine! I could have a bowl of those on my desk and be popping them all day, lol. Great recipe :)
Haha, thanks so much Robyn! <3
Happy Baby Shower and congrats to Michelle!! These bites look delicious! I’ve never tried Manchego Cheese before, but these look amazing. Can I come share some with you? ;-)
You can definitely come and share some with me, Cyndi. Come right over!
So nice of you to throw Michele a baby shower! And these fritters are awesome!
Thanks, Mira! xo
These fritters!! I’m a bit embarrassed to say that I’ve never tried Manchego cheese before! Can you make these for my next party?
OMG YOU HAVE TO TRY IT, LISA! I will totally make the for your next party pretty lady.
Fried cheese is totally where it’s at. And honey mustard to boot? When I was in college I dipped EVERYTHING in honey mustard. I love the stuff! These look so delicious!
Right?! I still dip everything in honey mustard! haha, thanks Mary!
Aaw, what a sweet post – congrats to Michelle! Love these cheesy fritter, they look amazing! The perfect little bites for a shower or party!
Thanks, Kelly! <3
I cannot stop staring at these fritters!! One of the bars down the street from my house serves fried manchego and I’m obsessed with it. These look even better! Perfect treat for my shower!! Thanks Justine!
Aw, thank you Michelle! I am so happy we got the chance to celebrate how amazing you and your family are! xoxoxo
Thank you so much, Erin!
These Fritters looks SO amazing and made me feel so hungry! Dipping it with Honey Mustard Ranch is an absolute wonderful idea. Love the combination :)
Thanks, Maggie!