Roll-up Cheese Balls

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup shredded swiss cheese
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• dalad oil (for deep frying)

Recipe

• 1 place water, salt, nutmeg and butter or margarine in a 2-quart saucepan. bring mixture to a full rolling boil over high heat.
• 2 add flour all at once. remove pan from heat. stir until mixture forms a ball and leaves sides of pan.
• 3 beat in eggs, one at a time, until mixture is smooth and shiny. add cheese and stir until blended.
• 4 drop mixture by teaspoons into almonds in a shallow pan. roll to coat evenly and shape each into a 3/4-inch ball. place on waxed paper and let stand 10-15 minutes.
• 5 pour oil to a depth of 1 1/2-2 inches into a deep, heavy frying pan or electric skillet. heat to 370 degrees. fry cheese balls, about 8 at a time, until golden brown on all sides, 2-3 minute remove with slotted spoon and drain or paper towels.
• 6 keep balls warm in oven at 200 degrees until all are fried.
• 7 serve hot.