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Camembert Fritters

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This Italian appetizer features Butter/margerine, All-purpose flour, Milk, Camembert Cheese (without. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, smooth, comforting richness. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 10
Calories: 195.5
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This Italian appetizer features Butter/margerine, All-purpose flour, Milk, Camembert Cheese (without. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, smooth, comforting richness. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoon Butter/margerine
  • 3 tablespoon All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 4 ounce Camembert Cheese (without
Directions
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    the rind)--cubed.
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    Salt to taste Cayenne pepper to taste 1 lg Egg 1 tb Butter/margerine 1/2 c Fine bread crumbs Camembert Fritters You can use other cheeses if you like e.g., Italian Fontina, aged Cheddar.
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    Veg.
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    oil for dep fat frying Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over med.
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    heat.
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    Quickly blend in the flour.
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    Add the milk gradually, stirring thoroughly.
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    Bring to a
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    boil ,
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    reduce the
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    heat , and
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    cook slowly until the sauce is thickened and smooth, about 4 minutes.
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    Add the cheese to the sauce and stir until it has melted.
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    Add salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
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    Remove from the heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly.
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    Spread the mixture 3/4 inch thick on a baking sheet.
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    Cover lightly, place in the refrigerator, and leave until cool and firm--about 2 hours or overnight.
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    Cut the cheese mixture into squares, or use a 1 1/2 inch round cookie cutter.
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    Beat the eggs with the water.
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    Roll the cheese pieces in the bread crumbs, then dip them in the egg mixture.
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    Roll them in the crumbs again, and shake off any excess crumbs.
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    Heat the veg.
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    oil to 375 F (191&# 194;°C).
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    in a deep-fat fryer or heavy saucepan.
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    Drop the cheese pieces a few at a time into the oil.
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    DO NOT CROWD THE PAN.
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    Fry just until they are golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
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    Drain on paper towels.
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    Serve hot

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 195.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.5g27%
Saturated Fat 10.9g55%
Cholesterol 45.0mg15%
Sodium 167.0mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 5.9g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 1.9g
Protein 3.7g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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