Cassava and Cheese Fritters

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Golden fried cassava fritters stuffed with creamy cheese, offering a crispy exterior and soft, cheesy center. This Brazilian-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, turns cassava (yuca) root, peeled and grated, mozzarella cheese, shredded, all-purpose flour into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Brazilian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse and peel cassava root, then grate until you have 2 cups grated cassava. Place grated cassava in a clean cloth and squeeze out excess moisture.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the 2 cups grated cassava, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix well to form a sticky dough.
  3. Step 3: Take a small handful of the cassava mixture, flatten it in your palm, and place 1 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese in the center. Fold the edges over the cheese and shape into a ball, then gently flatten into a patty about 2.5 inches in diameter. Repeat to make 10-12 fritters.
  4. Step 4: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat to 350°F. Fry the fritters in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Step 5: Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm to enjoy the melted cheese center with the crispy cassava exterior.

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