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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.