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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 1 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This appetizer is creamy and light although it is fried. This is a delicious complement to an Italian meal or pasta dish. Ingredients:
1 1/3 c. ricotta cheese, drained of most liquid |
1/2 c. parmesan cheese |
1/2 c. (approximately 2 tbsp.) fresh parsley or 2 tsp. dried parsley |
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced |
pinch nutmeg |
1 egg, separated, + 1 egg |
salt & pepper, to taste |
2-3 c. olive oil |
2/3 c. bread crumbs |
Directions:
1. Combine first 6 ingredients and mix well.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Form into walnut-sized balls and set on rack to dry slightly, about 15 minutes.
4. When ready to cook, put at least 2 oil in pan and heat to 360 degrees.
5. Beat one egg white with one whole egg.
6. Place crumbs in bowl.
7. Dip each cheese ball into egg mixture; roll quickly in crumbs, making sure that they are covered, pressing crumbs on firmly.
8. Carefully lower a few cheese balls at a time into oil and fry until golden.
9. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
10. ***You may like to dip cheese balls in tomato-based sauce of your choice.
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