Gruyere Cheese Fritters

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Makes approximately 40 fritters.

Ingredients

  • 1 egg white

  • 1/4 c. flour

  • 1 lb. Gruyere cheese, grated

  • 1 egg

  • 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley

  • 2 Tbsp. milk

  • 1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg

  • 3/4 c. bread crumbs

  • 1/2 tsp. paprika

  • Oil for deep frying

Method

  1. Whisk egg white until foamy.

  2. With hands, mix in cheese, parsley, nutmeg, and paprika until well blended.

  3. Chill for 2 to 3 hours.

  4. Mix together flour, egg, and milk.

  5. Shape cheese mixture into 1 inch ball and dip in egg mixture, then in bread crumbs.

  6. Refrigerate overnight.

  7. Heat oil to 350 F.

  8. Fry balls for 3 to 5 minutes.

  9. Drain on paper towels.

  10. Serve immediately.

Courtesy of the Old Bridge Hotel in Cambridgeshire, England.
Published in House of Lancaster Cookery Book, 1986.