Cheese Balls

11 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • dash of nutmeg
  • 1/2 lb. cheese (such as Swiss, Jarlsberg or Gouda), grated
  • 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 Tbsp. minced, cured ham
  • 1 tsp. grated onion
  • oil for frying

Directions

  1. 1
    In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with a wire whisk until light colored.
  2. 2
    Stir in the milk, then gradually add the flour and beat until smooth.
  3. 3
    In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff, but not dry.
  4. 4
    Fold the yolk mixture into the whites, adding the salt, pepper, nutmeg, cheeses, ham and onion.
  5. 5
    Drop by teaspoonful into hot oil, at least 1/2-inch deep and fry, turning once, until just golden.
  6. 6
    Do not overcook.
  7. 7
    Drain and serve immediately or keep warm in a 250° oven for up to 1 hour.

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