Delicias de Queso

Cheese Balls

2 eggs, separated
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup flour
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
Dash nutmeg
1/2 pound cheese, such as Gouda, grated
2 tablespoons grated Manchego or Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons minced cured ham
1 teaspoon grated onion
Oil for frying

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 the teaspoonful into hot oil, at least 1/2 inch deep, and fry, turning once, until just golden. Do not overcook. Drain and serve immediately.

Cheese Balls with Olives

13-ounce jar large olives (for example, stuffed Spanish green olives without pits)
1 cup + 2 tablespoons cheese (Sharp Cheddar)
1 stick of butter
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/4 tablespoon cayenne

Combine cheese, butter, salt and cayenne. Cover olives. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 25 minutes.