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Parmesan Cheese Puffs

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"A very quick and good appetizer." — HAPPYWST

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2 egg whites
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

5 cups oil for deep frying

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Directions

Heat oil in a heavy pot or deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a medium glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until they just hold a stiff peak. Fold in Parmesan cheese until evenly distributed. Form level teaspoons of batter into balls.
Fry balls a few at a time, turning once until crisp and golden. Using a slotted spoon, remove puffs from oil and place onto paper towels to drain.

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PREP 12 mins
COOK 3 mins
READY IN 30 mins

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Editor's Note
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 25, 2004

I made these for a party and everyone loved them!

—LBERTKE

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 25, 2004

A little weird. I love parmesan cheese, so I thought i would love this, but they're like parmesan donut holes. A little too greasy and just weird. Sorry....

—IHAVE2BOYS

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8 Ratings

Aug 25, 2008

Make sure you fold the cheese in. If you stir it in, it will be very dense.

—JStoddard

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Jan 09, 2007

Pretty good. My friends thought that I bought them! I guess that's a compliment.

—EGRIVNER

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Dec 31, 2006

Love the recipe! It was a great hit and i love the way they just melt in your mouth.

—Ceski

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Jul 03, 2008

We share an account, and... We didn't have enough cheese to make it, adn it kept sticking to the pot. Our mother hated them, BUT WE LUFFED EM!!!

—LlamaHorse

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Nutrition

Calories
144 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
0.5 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
9 mg
3%

Fat
13.9 g
21%

Fiber
0 g
0%

Protein
4.6 g
9%

Sodium
164 mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Parmesan Cheese Puffs

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 144
Calories from Fat: 125

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.9g 21 %
Saturated Fat 3.1g 16 %
Cholesterol 9mg 3 %
Sodium 164mg 7 %
Potassium 23mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 0.5g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0g 0 %
Protein 4.6g 9 %
** Sugars 0.1g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 14 %
Iron < 1 %
Thiamin < 1 %
Niacin 7 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium 2 %
Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.