Yuca and Cheese Fritters with Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

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Crispy fritters made with boiled yuca, melted cheese, and aromatic garlic, perfect for appetizers or sides. This Puerto Rican-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs yuca roots, all-purpose flour, mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 Puerto Rican cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 large, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes yuca roots
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup, grated mozzarella cheese
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1, beaten (optional) egg

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Instructions

Step 1: Boil yuca cubes in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well and let cool completely.
Step 2: In a bowl, combine cooled yuca, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup grated mozzarella, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. If mixture is dry, add 1 beaten egg.
Step 3: Form mixture into small patties (about 2 inches in diameter). Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry patties for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.