Yuca Balls Stuffed with Cheese Recipe
Erica Dinho
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 12 servings
Calories 145 kcal
- 1 pound frozen or fresh yuca, peeled
- 2 beaten eggs
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- ½ pound mozzarella cheese, cubed
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Guacamole for serving
Cook the yuca in a large pot with salted water over medium heat for about 15 minutes or until fork tender.
Drain the yuca and remove any fibers from the center. Transfer to a large bowl and mash.
Place the eggs in a bowl. Place the breadcrumbs in another bowl.
Form 12 balls with the mash. Flatten them with your hands and place 1 piece of cheese in the center and form the ball again to cover the cheese.
Dip the balls into the beaten egg covering all sides, and then cover them with breadcrumbs.
Fill a large skillet with oil and heat over medium-high heat to 350F. Place the balls into heated oil and fry for 4 minutes or until brown on all sides, turning over once about halfway through. Remove from the oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels.
*Keep them in fridge in a sealed container up to 3 days.
*These yuca balls can be baked on a cooking sheet at 400 F degrees for 15 minutes or till crispy.
*These balls will keep frozen for up to 3 months.
Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 167mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 172IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 1mg
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