PAN-FRIED YUCA CAKES

Pan-Fried Yuca Cakes image

Cook these delectably golden-brown Pan-Fried Yuca Cakes as a unique side dish! This fried yuca dish is made with peeled yuca and shredded cheese.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Dairy

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1-1/2 lb. yuca (cassava), peeled, fibrous core removed and shredded (about 4 cups)
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
2 eggs
3 Tbsp. oil, divided

Steps:

Combine first 3 ingredients.
Heat half the oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Drop half the yuca mixture evenly into 6 mounds in skillet, using 1/4 cup yuca mixture for each. Flatten each to 3-1/2-inch patty with back of spatula. Cook 2 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides; cover. Cook 3 min. or until tender. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
Repeat with remaining oil and yuca mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g