Kroketakia Me Avga Ke Tyri (Egg and Cheese Croquettes)

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Course : Greek
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

3 cups kefalotiri cheese -- grated
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 large egg whites
1 tablespoon oil or butter for frying
 

Preparation:

Mix together cheese, baking powder, and salt. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Slowly add cheese mixture to egg whites, beating constantly. Mixture should be very thick (if necessary, add a little flour until the mixture is the right consistency). Shape into croquettes about 1 1/2" long. Fry in hot oil (or butter) to a light golden color. Drain on absorbent paper and serve hot.