Parmesan Puffs
Recipe Number: 333
Contributor: Low Carber
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Serves:
20 puffs
Calories Per Serving:
Preparation Time:
Difficulty: Average
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| Ingredients: |
2 large egg whites 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese a pinch cayenne vegetable oil for deep-frying |
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| Cooking
Instructions: |
Put whites in a large bowl and let stand at room temperature
15 minutes. With an electric mixer beat whites until they
hold stiff peaks. Fold in parmesan cheese and cayenne. Roll mixture into about twenty 3/4-inch balls.
In a 3-quart heavy kettle, heat 1 inch oil to 375?F.
Working in batches, fry balls in oil, turning them occasionally, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. |
| Serving
Suggestions: |
Serve Parmesan puffs warm as an accompaniment to soup or as
an hors doeuvre. |
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