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Chili Cheese Balls-Mexican Tidbit

Source of Recipe

Master Chef Don's 2008 Collection


Recipe Introduction

Servings: 72 Yield: 6 dozen Cuisine: Mexican Categories: Appetizers/ Snacks, Deep Frye

Recipe Link: RecipeCircus.com/recipes/MasterChefDon

List of Ingredients

3 tablespoons chopped jalapeño chilies
1 8-ounce package grated Parmesan cheese
1 8-ounce package cream cheese
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup chopped roasted shelled peanuts
Bread crumbs



Recipe

Mix chiles, cheeses, and egg yolks together until well blended; add peanuts.

Form into 1-inch balls. Roll in bread crumbs; refrigerate.

Cook in a deep fryer 3 or 4 at a time, until they float in oil and desired browness is reached (about 2 minutes).

Remove from oil and drain on absorbent paper. Repeat until all Cheese Balls are cooked.