CHEESE STUFFED YUCA BALLS recipe | Easy recipe to make at home | Sweet & Salty

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

yuca

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Potatoes are more widely available and cheaper.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber but may be pricier.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative.

Peel and chop yuca into chunks.

Boil yuca in salted water until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Drain yuca and let it cool slightly.

Mash yuca in a bowl until smooth and free of lumps.

Add salt and garlic powder to the mashed yuca.

Mix until combined, adjusting as needed for consistency.

Take a portion of dough and flatten it in your palm.

Place a piece of mozzarella cheese in the center and fold the dough over to enclose the cheese, forming a ball.

Repeat with remaining dough and cheese.

Preheat air fryer according to manufacturer's instructions.

Place yuca balls in the air fryer basket and cook until golden brown, checking periodically.

Remove from air fryer and sprinkle with dried parsley before serving.

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