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Smoked Czech Smažený Sýr with Tartare Sauce

Name: Smoked Czech Smažený Sýr with Tartare Sauce
Prep time: 27 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 107 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 500g smoked Edam cheese, Cut into 1-inch thick slices; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs, Beaten; 2 cups breadcrumbs, Seasoned with salt and pepper; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon capers, Finely chopped; 2 tablespoons pickle relish; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Salt and pepper, To taste

Experience the traditional Czech smažený sýr — fried cheese — with an irresistible smoky flavor, paired perfectly with a creamy tartare sauce.

4.2(531 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 12, 2025

Smoked Czech Smažený Sýr with Tartare Sauce — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

27 min

Cook

1 h 20 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Smoked Cheese

For the Tartare Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 1048 kcal
Protein: 43.75 g
Carbs: 51 g
Fat: 78.5 g
Fiber: 1.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 4191 kcal
Protein: 175 g
Carbs: 204 g
Fat: 314 g
Fiber: 7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
500g smoked Edam cheese Cut into 1-inch thick slices	1650	125	15	134	0
1 cup all-purpose flour	455	13	95	1	3
3 large eggs Beaten	215	19	2	15	0
2 cups breadcrumbs Seasoned with salt and pepper	400	16	78	4	4
1 cup mayonnaise	1440	2	8	160	0
1 tablespoon capers Finely chopped	2	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons pickle relish	20	0	5	0	0
1 tablespoon lemon juice	4	0	1	0	0
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard	5	0	0	0	0
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Cheese

1
Freeze the cheese slices
Cut the smoked cheese into 1-inch thick slices and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
Tip: Ensure the cheese is well frozen before breading to prevent it from melting too quickly during frying.
2
Prepare the breading station
Set up three shallow dishes with flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned breadcrumbs.
3
Bread the cheese slices
Dredge the frozen cheese slices in flour, dip them into the beaten eggs, then coat evenly with breadcrumbs.
Tip: Make sure cheese is thoroughly coated to prevent leaking during frying.

Preparing the Tartare Sauce

1
Combine the ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, capers, pickle relish, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.
2
Season and chill
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then chill the sauce in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

How to Make Smoked Czech Smažený Sýr with Tartare Sauce

Total time: 1 h 47 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Fry the cheese
Carefully fry breaded cheese in hot oil until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
2
Drain and rest
Place fried cheese on a paper towel to absorb excess oil and let rest.
3
Finalize the sauce
Stir the tartare sauce to ensure ingredients are well combined before serving.