DEEP FRIED CHEESE BALLS

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Make and share this Deep Fried Cheese Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 30 cheese balls

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb cheddar cheese, grated
6 ounces shrimp, peeled and chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon jalapeno chile, seeded and chopped (canned or fresh)
1 pinch chili powder
vegetable oil (for frying)
1 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 -1 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (for rolling cheese balls)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl mix together cheese, shrimp, cilantro, chilies and chili powder. Form into 3/4-inch balls. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a heavy saucepan or deep fryer to 350-degrees F.
  • Combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt in a pie pan or shallow dish.
  • Make a well in center of flour mixture and add water and 2 tablespoons oil, whisk to combine.
  • In another pie pan pour in breadcrumbs.
  • Dip cheese balls in batter, roll in breadcrumbs and then deep fry in batches.
  • Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.1, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 17, Sodium 98.9, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.3, Protein 4

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