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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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Great appetizer for get togethers, super bowl, movie night, etc., Ideal with a glass of wine and your partner at your side, by the chimmeny. Romantic. DELICIOSSSO!!! Ingredients:
1/2 cup water |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1 dash nutmeg |
2 tablespoons butter |
1/2 cup all-purpose flour |
2 eggs |
1/3 cup shredded swiss cheese |
1 cup sliced almonds |
dalad oil (for deep frying) |
Directions:
1. Place water, salt, nutmeg and butter or margarine in a 2-quart saucepan. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil over high heat.
2. Add flour all at once. Remove pan from heat. Stir until mixture forms a ball and leaves sides of pan.
3. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until mixture is smooth and shiny. Add cheese and stir until blended.
4. Drop mixture by teaspoons into almonds in a shallow pan. Roll to coat evenly and shape each into a 3/4-inch ball. Place on waxed paper and let stand 10-15 minutes.
5. Pour oil to a depth of 1 1/2-2 inches into a deep, heavy frying pan or electric skillet. Heat to 370 degrees. Fry cheese balls, about 8 at a time, until golden brown on all sides, 2-3 minute Remove with slotted spoon and drain or paper towels.
6. Keep balls warm in oven at 200 degrees until all are fried.
7. Serve hot.
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