Prep: 10 min - Total: 40 min

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp. salt
3 eggs
2 cups shredded CRACKER BARREL Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Vegetable oil for deep-frying


PLACE butter in large saucepan. Add 1 cup water. Bring to boil. Add flour and salt. Reduce heat to low; cook mixture forms a ball, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

ADD eggs, one at a time, stirring until well blended after each addition. Add cheese; mix well.

HEAT oil in heavy 3-quart saucepan or deep-fryer on medium heat to 350°F. Carefully add rounded teaspoonfuls of batter, a few at a time, to hot oil; cook until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels.

Makes about 4 dozen

Great Substitute: Prepare as directed, using KRAFT Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Or, for a quick-and-easy alternative, use KRAFT Shredded Sharp Chedddar Cheese or KRAFT Shredded Swiss Cheese.

This recipe created by Kraft Foods.