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Cheese Stuffed Yuca Recipe

Rebekah Garcia Kalinowski
Cheese Stuffed Yuca are a party appetizer that can't be beat! Delightful little flavor bombs with the BEST dipping sauce!
5 from 9 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 24 1 fried yuca ball
Calories 52 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces Frozen Yuca (1 pound)
  • 1/4 pound Mozzarella Cheese cut into ½ inch cubes
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying
  • 2 tablespoons Guava Paste
  • 1/4 cup White Vinegar to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil. Salt the water (about a tablespoon) and add the yuca. Cook according to the package instructions, or until fork tender (about 15-25 minutes).
  • Drain the yuca and remove the woody stems from the core. Season with salt and pepper and mash until smooth.
  • Take a heaping tablespoon of yuca and flatten in palm of hand. Place a cube of cheese in center and pinch the yuca around the cheese to form a ball. Repeat with remaining yuca and cheese.
  • To fry, heat oil over high heat. Oil should be about 1/2-inch deep.
  • Add yuca and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve with guava dipping sauce.
  • Microwave the guava paste and vinegar until melted and stir until the consistency of barbecue sauce. Add additional vinegar if necessary, to thin.

Nutrition

Calories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 39mgSugar: 1g
Keyword Appetizers, Cheese, Dips, Family Meals and Snacks, Guava, Party Food, Snacks
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