Cheese Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs, separated
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. flour
salt
freshly ground black pepper
dash of nutmeg
1/2 lb. cheese (such as Swiss, Jarlsberg or Gouda), grated
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
3 Tbsp. minced, cured ham
1 tsp. grated onion
oil for frying

Preparation

In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with a wire whisk until light colored.
Stir in the milk, then gradually add the flour and beat until smooth.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff, but not dry.
Fold the yolk mixture into the whites, adding the salt, pepper, nutmeg, cheeses, ham and onion.
Drop by teaspoonful into hot oil, at least 1/2-inch deep and fry, turning once, until just golden.
Do not overcook.
Drain and serve immediately or keep warm in a 250\u00b0 oven for up to 1 hour.