Cheese Fritters

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 cup drained cottage cheese
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup half-and-half
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• in a medium bowl, beat the cottage cheese and egg together. stir in the half-and-half, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and nutmeg. mix until just combined.
• fill a deep pot to the 2-inch mark with oil. heat to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). drop batter by rounded tablespoons into the hot oil. fry until golden brown on all sides, about 3 to 4 minutes. drain on paper towels and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. serve hot!