Roll-Up Cheese Balls

Great appetizer for get togethers, super bowl, movie night, etc., Ideal with a glass of wine and your partner at your side, by the chimmeny. Romantic. DELICIOSSSO!!!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1  dash nutmeg
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄3 cup  shredded swiss cheese
• 1  cup  sliced almonds
•  dalad  oil (for deep frying)

Directions

1. Place water, salt, nutmeg and butter or margarine in a 2-quart saucepan. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil over high heat.
2. Add flour all at once. Remove pan from heat. Stir until mixture forms a ball and leaves sides of pan.
3. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until mixture is smooth and shiny. Add cheese and stir until blended.
4. Drop mixture by teaspoons into almonds in a shallow pan. Roll to coat evenly and shape each into a 3/4-inch ball. Place on waxed paper and let stand 10-15 minutes.
5. Pour oil to a depth of 1 1/2-2 inches into a deep, heavy frying pan or electric skillet. Heat to 370 degrees. Fry cheese balls, about 8 at a time, until golden brown on all sides, 2-3 minute Remove with slotted spoon and drain or paper towels.
6. Keep balls warm in oven at 200 degrees until all are fried.
7. Serve hot.