Chewy Manioc Cheese Puffs

Name: Chewy Manioc Cheese Puffs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 30 balls, 30 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 cups tapioca starch (see Notes) or 2 cups potato starch (see Notes); 2/3 cup 1% low-fat milk; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 large egg; 1 large egg white; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Submitted by Halliy

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 7
Yields:: 30 balls
Serves:: 30

ingredients

3 cups tapioca starch (see Notes) or 2 cups potato starch (see Notes)
²⁄₃ cup 1% low-fat milk
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg
1 large egg white
¹⁄₂ cup grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. Place starch in a medium bowl. Combine milk, oil and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Pour over the starch and stir until crumbly and blended. When the mixture has cooled slightly, stir in egg, egg white and cheese. Knead the dough until smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. It will be dry, yet hold together.
3. Pinch off 1 tablespoon of dough at a time and roll into a ball. Place 20 balls on the prepared baking sheet for the first batch. Bake the balls until puffed and golden on the bottom, about 20 minutes. Repeat with the remaining dough. Let the cheese puffs cool for a minute or so before serving warm.
Tip:.
Notes: Tapioca starch, also called sweet manioc starch or tapioca flour, creates a pleasing chewiness when baked. Potato starch is an acceptable substitute. Both can usually be found with gluten-free products in most health-food stores or large supermarkets. Tapioca starch is also available in most Asian markets.

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Halliy

I'm a food junky. I also work very hard to eat a healthy varied diet. Almost every weekend i'll spend several hours experimenting to make a delicious nutritious new handful of recipes. When i'm not cooking i'm looking for the next hiking/camping/ backpacking/kayaking trip to take. I swear I'm solar powered. I have a beautiful dog who accompanies me on nearly all trips. I also have a wonderful husband whome holds down the fort until my return. My poor hubby does not have a healthy food palate. He provides me plenty of challenge trying to find healthier (but not obviously) savory foods.

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