Simply irresistible: ham and cheese oliebollen! And here’s the recipe

Why would you put the golden duo of ham & cheese only on a grilled cheese sandwich when you can also stuff it into an oliebol? It’s magic!

This recipe is ideal for anyone who, after being buried under powdered sugar by all those sweet oliebollen, is craving a savory fritter. So get started right away!

How to make ham and cheese oliebollen

• Stir the Oliebollen mix with the water until you have a smooth batter.
• Add the pieces of raw ham and the grated cheese to the batter.
• Cover everything with a damp cloth or plastic bag and leave it to rise in a warm place for approximately 45 minutes.
• Do not stir the batter again while it is rising.
• Heat the frying oil in a deep fryer or deep pan to 190°C (the oil will give off a white vapor).
• Use 2 oil-dipped spoons or an ice cream scoop to form mounds of batter and let them slide into the oil.
• Fry the ham and cheese oliebollen for approximately 3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Turn them halfway through with a fork.
• Remove them from the oil with a slotted spoon and let them drain in a colander lined with kitchen paper.
• Mix the onion powder with the celery salt and sprinkle it over the oliebollen.

Tip: if you don’t have a deep fryer at home or want to take the healthier route, you can also bake the oliebollen in the oven. Then they become oviebollen—yes, really!

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Recipe and image: Koopmans