Camote Cheese Balls | Camote Recipe | Sweet Purple Cheese Balls

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornstarch can create a gluten-free option.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier but vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Boil sweet potatoes until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Drain and let cool, then peel the sweet potatoes.

Mash the sweet potatoes in a bowl until smooth.

Add cheddar cheese, flour, eggs, salt, and pepper to the mashed sweet potatoes.

Mix until well combined and form into small balls.

Roll each ball in bread crumbs until coated.

Heat cooking oil in a deep pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the cheese balls in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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