Cheese Puff Balls

Name: Cheese Puff Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; pepper to taste; 3 egg whites, stiffly beaten; cracker crumbs; salad oil

Vegetarian Dairy

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Cheese Puff Balls are crispy, cheesy bites with a hint of paprika, perfect for entertaining or as a savory snack. Their golden exterior and rich, flavorful interior make them a crowd-pleaser for all ages, offering a delightful crunch combined with the sharpness of Cheddar cheese.

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese ⓘ
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour ⓘ
1/2 teaspoon paprika ⓘ
pepper to taste ⓘ
3 egg whites, stiffly beaten ⓘ
cracker crumbs
salad oil ⓘ

Instructions

Combine shredded Cheddar cheese, all-purpose flour, paprika, and pepper in a bowl.
Add the stiffly beaten egg whites to the cheese mixture and mix well.
Shape the mixture into small balls.
Roll each ball in cracker crumbs.
Fry the balls in hot salad oil at 375°F until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

522 kcal 26% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 32.6g 65% DV

Total Fat 29.5g 38% DV

Carbs 37.6g 14% DV

Fiber 10.3g 37% DV

Sugar 4.6g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 668.5mg 29% DV

Potassium 967mg 21% DV

Cholesterol 24.8mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 704.3mcg 78% DV

Vitamin C 20.9mg 23% DV

Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV

Calcium 259mg 20% DV

Iron 6.7mg 37% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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