Cheese Fritters

Ingredients

• 1 cup drained cottage cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cups half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1.75 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 4 cups vegetable oil for frying , or as needed
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Beat together cottage cheese and egg in a medium bowl. Stir in flour, half-and-half, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt; mix until batter is just combined.

2. 2

   Heat 2 inches oil in a deep pot to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

3. 3

   Drop batter by rounded tablespoons into hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Serve hot.