Name: Deep-Fried Cheese Puffs Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 oz mozzarella cheese; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; ⅓ cup water; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tsp salt; ¼ tsp ground black pepper; ¼ tsp cayenne pepper; 1 egg; 5 cups vegetable oil; ¼ cup marinara sauce

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It’s impossible to not eat these irresistible cheese puffs. This appetizer recipe is quick, easy and fun to make. And it’s ideal to make for your next party or when you are having people over for the big game.

How To Make Deep-Fried Cheese Puffs Recipe

Whether they are for parties or as appetizers, you'll never go wrong with cheese puffs! Serve these deep-fried delicacies with marinara.

Prep: 10 mins

Rest: 1 hr 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 1 hr 35 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

4 oz mozzarella cheese, grated
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup water
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 egg, large
5 cups vegetable oil, (up to 8 cups), for frying

For Serving:

¼ cup marinara sauce

Instructions

Add water, butter, and salt into a skillet over medium heat and bring to a boil.
Once the water has boiled and butter has melted, add the flour, then reduce heat to medium. Mix for roughly 3 to 5 minutes until the dough comes together.
Transfer to a mixing bowl and allow to rest for roughly 10 minutes until warm to the touch.
Add both peppers and egg. Whisk until the mixture turns into a sticky dough.
Cover with cling film and set aside for at least an hour to rest in a chilled area.
While waiting, preheat the oil ready for frying. Prepare also a plate lined with paper towels.
Once the dough has rested, add the mozzarella cheese and mix to combine.
Form into roughly 2-ounce portions using either 2 spoons an ice cream scoop, or greased hands.
Deep fry in batches for roughly 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown and tiny pieces of mozzarella cheese poking up the surface.
Drain onto a basket or plate lined with paper towels. Serve while still hot with marinara sauce per serving.

Nutrition

Sugar: 1g
:
Calcium: 206mg
Calories: 253kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Cholesterol: 104mg
Fat: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Iron: 1mg
Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Potassium: 72mg
Protein: 12g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Sodium: 1036mg
Trans Fat: 1g
Vitamin A: 639IU
Vitamin C: 1mg

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