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Almond Crusted Cheese Bites

Ingredients

1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated
8 oz cold mashed pumpkin
1/3 cup flour
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tbs fresh parsley, chopped
2 egg whites
8 oz almonds, finely chopped
oil for deep frying
Directions:
  • Combine the cheese, pumpkin, flour, garlic and parsley in a large bowl.
  • Beat the egg whites in a bowl until stiff, then stir into the pumpkin mixture.
  • Mold small spoonfuls with your hands to form balls, then roll into the almonds.
  • Place on a foil covered baking sheet and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Fill a large sauce pan or deep fryer 1/3 full with oil and heat the oil to 350-360 degrees.
  • Deep fry the balls in batches until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels.

Servings

24

Prep

1 hr 5 min

Cook

5 min

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    Skill Level

    Easy