onMarch 11, 2025

Romanian Fried Cheese Recipe – Cașcaval Pane

Romanian cuisine

A plate of golden-brown Romanian Fried Cheese (Cașcaval Pane) with a crispy crust and gooey melted cheese inside, served with crispy fries, a fresh salad, and a garlic dipping sauce on a rustic wooden table.

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Contents

🔥 Expert Tips for the Best Fried Cheese
❓FAQ: Common Questions About Romanian Fried Cheese
🇷🇴 Why You’ll Love This Romanian Fried Cheese Recipe

This Romanian Fried Cheese (Cașcaval Pane) is a crispy, golden delight with a gooey melted cheese interior. A popular Romanian dish, it's perfect for comfort food lovers and easy to make at home! 🧀✨

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Freezing time 2

Total Time 2 20

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine Romanian

Servings 2 servings

Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients

300 g Cașcaval cheese 🧀 or Gouda/Emmental as a substitute
2 eggs, beaten 🥚
3-4 tbsp flour 🌾
3-4 tbsp breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned) 🍞
Vegetable oil (for deep frying) 🫒
(Optional) A pinch of salt & pepper for extra flavor

Instructions

Cut the cheese: Slice the Cașcaval into thick 2 cm slices (about 5-6 pieces per block). 🧀
Coat the cheese: Dip each cheese slice into flour → egg → breadcrumbs (ensuring full coverage).
Freeze before frying: Place the coated cheese slices on a plate and freeze for at least 2 hours. This prevents melting when frying. ❄️
Double coat for extra crispiness: Before frying, repeat the coating process (flour → egg → breadcrumbs) for an extra crispy crust.
Heat the oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep pan and heat over medium-high heat.
Fry the cheese: Carefully place the slices in the hot oil, frying until golden brown (~1-2 minutes per side). 🏅
Drain excess oil: Transfer the fried cheese to a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
Serve immediately: Enjoy hot with crispy fries, a fresh salad, or a garlic dipping sauce for the perfect experience. 🍟🥗

Notes

Step-by-step process of making Romanian Fried Cheese (Cașcaval Pane): slicing the cheese, breading it in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, freezing it, frying it to a golden brown, and serving it with fries and salad.

If you're looking for a dish that is irresistibly crispy on the outside and deliciously gooey on the inside, then you must try this Romanian Fried Cheese Recipe – Cașcaval Pane! 🧀✨ It’s the ultimate comfort food, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to something special.

This dish holds a special place in my heart because it was a rare delight I enjoyed mostly in restaurants while growing up. However, once I mastered the secret to making it at home (and trust me, I had my fair share of melted cheese disasters!), I never looked back. Today, I’m sharing all the tips and tricks to ensure your fried cheese turns out crispy, golden, and full of flavor every single time. 🤩

🔥 Expert Tips for the Best Fried Cheese

✔ Freezing is a must! This step ensures the cheese stays firm while frying and prevents a melted mess in the pan.

✔ Use an oil bath. Deep frying ensures even cooking and a crispy, golden crust.

✔ Want a healthier option? Use an air fryer! The result will be slightly less crispy, but still delicious.

✔ Eat it fresh! Fried cheese is best enjoyed immediately. Reheating it can make it hard and rubbery.

❓FAQ: Common Questions About Romanian Fried Cheese

1️⃣ Can I use a different cheese?

Yes! While Cașcaval is the traditional choice, you can also use Gouda, Emmental, or Edam – any semi-hard cheese that melts well will work.

2️⃣ What if I don’t have time to freeze the cheese?

Freezing is highly recommended to prevent melting during frying. If you skip this step, the cheese might ooze out too quickly, resulting in a mess.

3️⃣ Can I bake instead of frying?

Yes! You can bake the cheese at 200°C (400°F) until golden brown. However, the crust won’t be as crispy as the fried version.

4️⃣ Can I reheat fried cheese?

No, fried cheese is best eaten fresh. Reheating will make the crust soggy and the cheese firm instead of gooey.

🇷🇴 Why You’ll Love This Romanian Fried Cheese Recipe

✅ Easy to make – minimal ingredients & effort

✅ Ultra crispy & cheesy – perfect texture contrast

✅ Authentic Romanian comfort food

✅ Customizable – try different cheeses or seasoning

If you’ve never tried Cașcaval Pane, now’s the time! 😍 Let me know how it turns out and tag me in your cheesy creations! 🧀✨ Happy cooking! 👩‍🍳🎉

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Keyword Cașcaval Pane, cheesy snacks, deep-fried cheese, Romanian comfort food, Romanian fried cheese