Cheese Fritters

Quick Bread - Bread

These fritters are made with cheese then fried in oil, so they are a perfect addition to your Hanukkah table. Serve them hot with jam on the side.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 to 12 fritters

Cheese Fritters

Ingredients

1 cup drained cottage cheese

1 egg

¼ cup half-and-half

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons white sugar

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

4 cups vegetable oil for frying

3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Bread

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl beat the cottage cheese and egg together. Stir in the half-and-half flour baking powder salt sugar and nutmeg. Mix until just combined.

Step 2

Fill a deep pot to the 2-inch mark with oil. Heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Drop batter by rounded tablespoons into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on all sides about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Serve hot!

Nutritional Information

Cheese Fritters

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 882.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.9g 10%

Carbohydrates: 15.7g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Sugars: 5.1g

Fat: 90.4g 139%

Saturated Fat: 12.7g 64%

Cholesterol: 24.2mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 82.7IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.7mg 13%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 28.3mcg 7%

Calcium: 72.3mg 7%

Iron: 0.8mg 5%

Magnesium: 5.8mg 2%

Potassium: 48.2mg 1%

Sodium: 244.4mg 10%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 814

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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