Bolita Di Keshi Cheese Balls Recipes

BOLITA DI KESHI (CHEESE BALLS)

Steps:

• Finely grate cheese.
• Add remaining ingredients except oil.
• Knead dough and cover with damp cloth for 1 hour.
• Shape into small balls.
• Drop into deep hot oil.
• Fry until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Serve hot.
• OPTION: Add 1 TBSP.
• chopped onion.

KESHI YENA (STUFFED EDAM CHEESE)

Steps:

• Cut a small horizontal circle to make a"lid" on the upper part of the cheese.
• Scoop out the inside, leaving a shell 1/4" to 1/2" inch thick.
• Saute the vegetables, seasonings, and beef.
• Simmer for aprox.
• 20 minutes until the tomatoes are reduced.
• Then remove from the stove and allow to cool slightly.
• Beat 4 eggs and blend into this mixture.
• Generously grease a casserole dish or the top of a double boiler with the margarine or oil.
• Place the cheese shell upright in the greased dish.
• Fill with the vegetable/beef mixture.
• Cover with the"lid" (cheese circle).
• Beat the remaining egg and spread beaten egg on top of the cheese as a sealer.
• Set the casserole in a pan of hot water and bake for 1 1/2 hours at 350.
• OR---.
• Place the double boiler over simmering water and cook, covered for the same amount of time, replenishing water as necessary.
• VARIATION: Slice cheese about 1/4" inch in thickness.
• Line a deep buttered dish or individual custard cups with cheese slices, overlapping edges.
• Place filling inside, cover with cheese and brush with beaten egg to seal.
• Place in a pan of hot water and bake as directed above.

HERBED MARINATED CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Mix cheeses, onion, and garlic well, chill for 1 hour until firm enough to form into bite-sized balls. Blend marinade ingredients, pour over cheese balls, and marinate for several hours or overnight.

BOLITA DI KESHI

Steps:

• 1. Finely grate cheese. 2. Add remaining ingredients except oil. 3. Knead dough and cover with damp cloth for 1 hour. 4. Shape into small balls. 5. Drop into deep fryer hot oil. 6. Fry until golden brown. 7. Drain on paper towels. 8. Serve hot. 9. OPTION: Add 1 TBSP. chopped onion. 36 balls 1 hours 5 minutes ( 1 hrs prep time, 5 mins cook time )

MINI CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, green onion, Italian seasoning and garlic powder until well blended. Stir in bacon and mozzarella cheese.
• Scoop cheese mixture up using a level teaspoon and shape into 54 balls. Roll in chopped nuts and place on a cookie sheet.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Pull out and place on serving tray with assorted crackers.
• For a different flavor combo, omit the Italian seasoning and try shredded sharp cheddar and 3 Tbs. drained pimentos in place of the mozzarella and bacon.