5 Ingredient Crispy Smoked Gouda Cheese Balls

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## INGREDIENTS
* 3 cups shredded smoked gouda (or cheese of your choice)
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* Kosher salt, to taste (optional)
* 2 large eggs
* 1/2 cup flour, or as needed
* Oil for frying
## INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a large bowl, mix together the shredded cheese, baking powder, salt, and eggs. Then sprinkle over a bit of flour at a time and knead until a barely-sticky dough forms.
2. Roll into small, ping-pong sized balls, keeping in mind that the cheese balls puff up a bit as they fry.
3. Fry in a high-walled, heavy bottomed skillet or pot with nearly enough oil to cover the cheese balls until golden. Set on a paper towel lined plate briefly to absorb excess oil.
4. Serve warm.