Garlic Parmesan Cheese Squares
From: Frizou, Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Comments: 5 stars *****
Also called Garlic 'Fondues Parmesan'.
Servings: 30 squares
  • 1 1/2 cups [340 g] butter
  • 1 1/4 cups [175 g] flour
  • 1 1/4 cups [310 mL] cornstarch
  • 8 cups [2 L] milk
  • 5 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 4 beaten eggs
  • 3 teaspoons [15 mL] salt
  • 2 1/2 cups [565 g] grated Parmesan cheese
  • Hot oil for frying
Coating
  • Flour
  • Beaten eggs
  • Italian breadcrumbs
  • Melt butter; mix in flour and cornstarch.
  • Stir in milk; bring to a boil, stirring over low heat.
  • Stir in crushed garlic.
  • Simmer until done, until mixture does not stick to the sides of the saucepan any more.
  • Mix in beaten eggs; take away from heat.
  • Slowly stir in salt and grated cheese.
  • Pour mixture into a buttered pan; refrigerate until set.
  • Cut mixture into squares; coat squares with flour.
  • Dip squares into beaten eggs and then into breadcrumbs.
  • Deep-fry squares into hot oil for a few minutes, until golden brown.