CHEESE PUFFS(BUNUELOS DE QUESO)

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Fried cheese that are light/airy. To be eaten right after frying. Fron the cookbook "Tapas" The little dishes of Spain.

Provided by Coppercloud

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 8 puffs, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 egg whites
1 cup swiss cheese or 1 cup gouda cheese, grated
1 dash cayenne pepper
3 teaspoons flour
ham (optional)
frying oil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in pan(390-400/F), needs to be 1/2" deep. You can use deep-fryer if you have one.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Fold in the cheese cayenne and flour.
  • With floured hands shape batter into walnut size balls. If adding ham, this should be cut into 1/2" cubes. You will need 8 pieces. Press cubes if ham into center.
  • Cook in hot oil until golden brown.
  • Can be kept warm in 200/F oven up to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.4, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 24.8, Sodium 79.3, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 9.3

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