Gruyere Cheese Fritters

Ingredients

• 1 large egg white
• 1 lb. Gruyeye cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
• oil for deep frying

Method

• Whisk egg white until foamy. With hands, mix in cheese, parsley, nutmeg and paprika until well blended. Chill 2-3 hours.
• Mix together flour, egg and milk. Shape cheese mixture into 1" balls and dip in egg mixture, then in breadcrumbs. Refrigerate overnight.
• Heat oil to 350F. Fry balls approximately 3-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels; serve immediately.

Notes

• Yield:
• "2 each"
• SERVINGS: 20
• SOURCE: Old Bridge Hotel, Huntingdon Cambridgeshire, England