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

Ingredients

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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