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CROTONESE CHEESE PUFFS

(Makes about 16)

1/4 cup milk

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 cup flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 eggs

1/3 cup grated Crotonese cheese

Vegetable oil for frying

Additional grated Crotonese for dusting

Dipping Sauces:

Traditional tomato sauce

Equal parts mayonnaise and Dijon mustard

Place milk and butter in a small saucepan.

Bring to a boil.

Add flour and salt and stir over low heat 1 minute to blend.

Remove from heat.

Beat in eggs, one at a time.

Stir in cheese.

In a shallow saucepan, add 1-inch of oil and heat.

Drop the batter by tablespoons into the hot oil.

Fry until both sides are golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.

Transfer cheese puffs to a paper-towel lined plate to drain.

Sprinkle with additional grated cheese.

Serve warm with one or both of the suggested dipping sauces.

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