Fritters, Cheese - Master Cookbook Recipe # 160

Name: Fritters, Cheese - Master Cookbook Recipe # 160
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 18-24
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 Egg, beaten; 1/2 cup Milk; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 Green onion, diced; 1 dash Hot sauce (optional); 2 cups Biscuit mix (Recipe #112 or see substitute below); 1 1/2 cups American cheese, cut into small cubes (keep very cold); Oil (for frying)

These Cheese Fritters are a savory delight,crispy on the outside with pockets of melted American cheese on the inside. They are the perfect quick snack or unique side dish for any Southern meal!

This is recipe #160 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 10 minCook time: 5 minTotal time: 15 min

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Ingredients

1 Egg, beaten
1/2 cup Milk
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Green onion, diced
1 dash Hot sauce (optional)
2 cups Biscuit mix (Recipe #112 or see substitute below)
1 1/2 cups American cheese, cut into small cubes (keep very cold)
Oil (for frying)

Instructions

Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the beaten egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, diced green onion, and hot sauce.
Combine with Mix: Add the biscuit mix to the wet ingredients and stir until well combined.
Add Cheese: Gently fold in the cold American cheese cubes.
Fry: Heat oil to 365°F. Drop the batter by teaspoons into the hot oil.
Brown & Drain: Cook until the fritters are a deep golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain. Enjoy while hot!

Notes

Pro Tips:

Keep it Cold: For the best results, ensure your cheese cubes are very cold before folding them into the batter and frying. This prevents the cheese from melting away too quickly in the oil.
Homemade Biscuit Mix Substitute: If you don't have pre-made biscuit mix, you can make your own! Combine 2 cups of self-rising flour with 1/4 cup of butter or shortening. Cut the shortening into the flour until it resembles pea-sized crumbs, then proceed with the recipe.
Oil Temperature: Using a thermometer to maintain 365°F is key; if the oil is too cool, the fritters will be greasy, and if it's too hot, they will brown before the inside is cooked.