Fiesta Funnel Cakes

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. self-rising flour
  • 1/4 c. self-rising corn meal
  • 1/2 c. picante sauce
  • 6 Tbsp. milk
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Combine the flour, corn meal, picante sauce, milk, and egg in the bowl of a food processor, fitted with the steel blade. Process until smooth.
  2. Heat oil in electric skillet to 375 degrees.
  3. Oil should be at least 1/2 inch deep.
  4. Cover the bottom opening of a funnel with your finger.
  5. Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter into the funnel. Hold the funnel over the skillet. Remove your finger and move the funnel in a slow, circular motion to form a spiral.
  6. Fry each funnel cake about 1 minute or until edges are golden brown.
  7. Turn the funnel cake over and fry the other side until golden brown.
  8. Drain on absorbent paper. Immediately sprinkle each funnel cake with 1/4 cup of the cheese.
  9. Serve while still warm and crispy.
  10. Makes about 6 funnel cakes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

383 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.4g 15% DV
Total Fat 4.9g 6% DV
Carbs 79.4g 29% DV
Fiber 0.9g 3% DV
Sugar 13.5g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 381.5mg 17% DV
Potassium 253.8mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 176.5mcg 20% DV
Vitamin C 8.5mg 9% DV
Vitamin D 1.2mcg 6% DV
Calcium 165mg 13% DV
Iron 10mg 55% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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