Puerto Rico | Breads & Grains | Cheese | Deep Frying

Buñuelos de Queso

(Puerto Rican cheese fritters)

Yield: 4-6 servings


INGREDIENTS PREP AMOUNT
Eggs 2 each
Milk 1 cup
Sugar 2 Tbsp
 
Flour 2 cups
Baking powder 2 tsp
Salt 1 1/2 tsp
 
Cheese shredded or grated 1 cup
 
Oil for deep frying

METHOD

Basic Steps:  Beat → Sift → Mix → Deep Fry
  1. Beat the eggs, milk and sugar together in a large bowl. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into another bowl.
  2. Mix the flour into the egg mixture just enough to moisten all the ingredients and bring the batter together. Do not overmix. Fold in the cheese.
  3. Heat oil for deep frying to 350-365°F. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels and repeat with the rest of the batter.

VARIATIONS

  • Good cheeses to use are shredded cheddar, Swiss or jack or grated Parmesan.
  • Add 1/2 cup chopped ham to the batter if you like.
  • Add 2 tsp dried oregano or 2 tsp paprika to the sifted flour if you like.
  • A small ice-cream scoop is perfect for dropping batter into the oil.

NOTES

  • These small cheese breads are an excellent and easy side dish for a Puerto Rican meal.