Best Bolita Di Keshi Cheese Balls Recipes

BOLITA DI KESHI (CHEESE BALLS)

Steps:

• Finely grate cheese.
• Add remaining ingredients except oil.
• Knead dough and cover with damp cloth for 1 hour.
• Shape into small balls.
• Drop into deep hot oil.
• Fry until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Serve hot.
• OPTION: Add 1 TBSP.
• chopped onion.

BOLITAS DE YUCA Y QUESO (FRIED YUCA BALLS STUFFED WITH CHEESE)

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat. Trim the ends of the yuca and peel thoroughly (see Tip). Cut yuca in half crosswise, then quarter each piece lengthwise. (Do your best to make them the same size to ensure even cooking.)
• Add yuca to boiling water and cook until fork tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain yuca, then transfer to a large bowl. Using a fork, remove and discard any hard fibers at the center of each piece. While the yuca is still hot, mash it using a large fork or potato masher until mostly smooth (a few chunks are O.K.). Set aside and cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
• Add cheese, heavy cream, 1 beaten egg and salt, and mix until well combined. Wetting your hands as necessary to prevent sticking, scoop out about 1/4 cup yuca mixture (it will be soft and sticky) and roll between your palms into golf-ball-size rounds. You should have about 16 balls.
• Separate the flour, panko and the remaining 3 eggs into three shallow containers. Lightly beat the eggs. Working in batches of 2 to 3 balls, dredge each ball in the flour, then the egg, then the panko, making sure it is well coated with each one. Transfer to a large plate and prepare the rest of the balls.
• In a large skillet, heat 1/4-inch vegetable oil over medium-high. (The oil is ready when a pinch of flour sizzles when added to the pan.) Transfer half the yuca balls to the pan and fry, rotating frequently, until golden brown all over, 4 to 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer yuca balls to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining yuca balls and serve immediately.

KESHI YENA (STUFFED EDAM CHEESE)

Steps:

• Cut a small horizontal circle to make a"lid" on the upper part of the cheese.
• Scoop out the inside, leaving a shell 1/4" to 1/2" inch thick.
• Saute the vegetables, seasonings, and beef.
• Simmer for aprox.
• 20 minutes until the tomatoes are reduced.
• Then remove from the stove and allow to cool slightly.
• Beat 4 eggs and blend into this mixture.
• Generously grease a casserole dish or the top of a double boiler with the margarine or oil.
• Place the cheese shell upright in the greased dish.
• Fill with the vegetable/beef mixture.
• Cover with the"lid" (cheese circle).
• Beat the remaining egg and spread beaten egg on top of the cheese as a sealer.
• Set the casserole in a pan of hot water and bake for 1 1/2 hours at 350.
• OR---.
• Place the double boiler over simmering water and cook, covered for the same amount of time, replenishing water as necessary.
• VARIATION: Slice cheese about 1/4" inch in thickness.
• Line a deep buttered dish or individual custard cups with cheese slices, overlapping edges.
• Place filling inside, cover with cheese and brush with beaten egg to seal.
• Place in a pan of hot water and bake as directed above.

HERBED MARINATED CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Mix cheeses, onion, and garlic well, chill for 1 hour until firm enough to form into bite-sized balls. Blend marinade ingredients, pour over cheese balls, and marinate for several hours or overnight.

NUTTY CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Beat soft cheese & dolcelatte together using a spoon, until smooth.
• Mix in all remaining ingredients, except chopped walnuts, stirring well to combine.
• Divide mixture into as few as 12 pieces or as many as 24, depending on the side of balls you would like to serve.
• Roll each piece into balls, then roll each ball gently into chopped walnuts.
• Chill in refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving.

MINI CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, green onion, Italian seasoning and garlic powder until well blended. Stir in bacon and mozzarella cheese.
• Scoop cheese mixture up using a level teaspoon and shape into 54 balls. Roll in chopped nuts and place on a cookie sheet.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Pull out and place on serving tray with assorted crackers.
• For a different flavor combo, omit the Italian seasoning and try shredded sharp cheddar and 3 Tbs. drained pimentos in place of the mozzarella and bacon.

BOLITA DI KESHI

Steps:

• 1. Finely grate cheese. 2. Add remaining ingredients except oil. 3. Knead dough and cover with damp cloth for 1 hour. 4. Shape into small balls. 5. Drop into deep fryer hot oil. 6. Fry until golden brown. 7. Drain on paper towels. 8. Serve hot. 9. OPTION: Add 1 TBSP. chopped onion. 36 balls 1 hours 5 minutes ( 1 hrs prep time, 5 mins cook time )