cheese bites

By MauiDreaming

serve hot or cold

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded mild cheddar
• 2 tsp. flour
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 2 egg whites stiffly beaten
• 3/4 cups fine cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup oil

Preparation

Step 1

combine the ceeese, flour, salt and cayennes, using your hands, gently stir in the egg whites, pat the mixture into small balls and roll them in cracker crumbs until thoroughly coated. heat the oil in a skillet when it is hot, put the balls in the pan without crowding. cok over medium heat, turning so all sides become golden brown. drain on paper towels.