Deep-fried Ricotta Balls Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/3 cup. ricotta cheese , drained of most liquid
1/2 cup. parmesan cheese
1/2 cup. ( approximately 2 tbsp.) fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
pinch nutmeg
1 egg
salt & pepper , to taste
2-3 cup. olive oil
2/3 cup. bread crumbs

Directions:

Combine first 6 ingredients and mix well.
Season with salt and pepper.
Form into walnut-sized balls and set on rack to dry slightly, about 15 minutes.
When ready to cook, put at least 2 oil in pan and heat to 360 degrees.
Beat one egg white with one whole egg.
Place crumbs in bowl.
Dip each cheese ball into egg mixture; roll quickly in crumbs, making sure that they are covered, pressing crumbs on firmly.
Carefully lower a few cheese balls at a time into oil and fry until golden.
Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
***You may like to dip cheese balls in tomato-based sauce of your choice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	514.36 Kcal (2154 kJ)
Calories from fat	472.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	52.49g	81%
Cholesterol	31.76mg	11%
Sodium	172.94mg	7%
Potassium	66.13mg	1%
Total Carbs	5.62g	2%
Sugars	0.46g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.39g	2%
Protein	6.58g	13%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	6%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	146.8mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	555.73 Kcal (2327 kJ)
Calories from fat	510.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	56.71g	81%
Cholesterol	34.31mg	11%
Sodium	186.85mg	7%
Potassium	71.45mg	1%
Total Carbs	6.08g	2%
Sugars	0.49g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.42g	2%
Protein	7.11g	13%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	6%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	158.6mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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