Bollitos de yuca (Cheese-filled cassava)

These delicious fritters are traditionally filled with cheese, but, who is to say you cannot use another filling of your liking? A sure hit with your guests.

Time: 40 Mins
Difficulty: Medium
Serve: 6 people

Before starting to cook: No previous preparation is required.

Ingredients:

1 lb. of cassava (yuca)
2 tablespoons of butter
2 eggs
1/2 lb of cheddar
Oil for deep frying
1/4 cup of flour
Salt

Preparation:

Grate the cheese or cut into thin strips. Peel and boil the cassava until it is tender. Take out of the water and puree. Add the butter and salt to taste. Mix in the eggs and let cool down to room temperature. Put two tablespoonfuls of the mixture in the palm of your hand. Flatten it, put a strip of cheese in the center and roll around it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Chill before frying.
Cover the rolls in flour, shake excess and deep fry immediately in very hot oil until they are golden brown. Drain excess oil on a paper towel. Serve hot.

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