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Hammed-Up Fritters with Manchego Cheese Sauce (Aaron McCargo, Jr.) Recipe

Hammed-Up Fritters with Manchego Cheese Sauce (Aaron McCargo, Jr.) Recipe

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Hammed-Up Fritters with Manchego Cheese Sauce (Aaron McCargo, Jr.)

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Ingredients:

Serving

peanut oil, for frying
2/3 cup self-rising flour
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2/3 cups chicken stock
3 tbsp minced chives
2 eggs, beaten
pinch kosher salt
pinch freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups minced serrano ham
1 onion, finely chopped
manchego cheese sauce, recipe follows, for dipping
2 tbsp olive oil
2 shallots, minced
2 jalapenos, minced and seeded
2 tsp salt
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 tsp chicken bouillon
1 cup shredded manchego cheese
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 cup sour cream

Directions:

In a deep-fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heat enough peanut oil to come halfway up the sides of the pot, to 350 degrees F.
Batter:
In a large bowl add the flour, smoked paprika and chicken stock and chives. Whisk well to form a thick batter. Stir in the 2 beaten eggs and a pinch of salt and pepper.
In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and fry the minced ham and onion until nicely browned, about 3 minutes. Allow the ham and onion to cool in the pan. Once cooled, add ham mixture along with any oil to the batter. Season the batter with more salt and pepper. In batches and using a small scoop or a large tablespoon, drop 5 or 6 scoops of batter into the oil and fry until well browned, turning once, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on brown paper or paper towels and repeat with the remaining batter. Transfer the fritters to a serving platter and serve with Manchego Cheese Sauce on the side.
For Cheese Sauce:
Heat the olive oil in small saucepan, then add the shallots, jalapeno, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat for about 4 minutes to soften the shallots. Add the flour and mix to form a roux. Stir in the milk and bouillon, whisking well to blend. Whisk in the cheese and combine well. Reduce the heat to low and add smoked paprika and sour cream. Whisk to combine and serve warm with fritters.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	818.98 Kcal (3429 kJ)
Calories from fat	459.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	51.04g	79%
Cholesterol	205.22mg	68%
Sodium	3804.41mg	159%
Potassium	543.6mg	12%
Total Carbs	38.36g	13%
Sugars	9.87g	39%
Dietary Fiber	3.8g	15%
Protein	55.14g	110%
Vitamin C	16.3mg	27%
Iron	2.4mg	13%
Calcium	872.1mg	87%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	188.13 Kcal (788 kJ)
Calories from fat	105.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.73g	79%
Cholesterol	47.14mg	68%
Sodium	873.91mg	159%
Potassium	124.87mg	12%
Total Carbs	8.81g	13%
Sugars	2.27g	39%
Dietary Fiber	0.87g	15%
Protein	12.67g	110%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	27%
Iron	0.6mg	13%
Calcium	200.3mg	87%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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