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Grana Padano and Nutmeg Cheese Puffs

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 2/3 cups flour
  • 1 cup grated Grana Padano PDO cheese plus 1 tablespoon, divided
  • 6 medium eggs
  • black pepper to taste
  • nutmeg to taste
  • canola oil for frying

Instructions

  • In pan, boil milk, butter and salt until butter is dissolved.
  • Add flour and stir using wooden spoon over low heat until mixture doesn’t stick to bottom of pan. Add 1 cup cheese and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Put mixture in mixing bowl and add eggs one by one until mixture is smooth. Add black pepper and nutmeg, to taste.
  • Let mixture cool and form dough into small, round parcels.
  • Fry parcels in hot canola oil, about 325 F, until golden.
  • Dust with remaining cheese and serve.
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: French, Italian