Parmesan, Swiss, Emmenhal or Gruyere Cheese Squares
From: France, St-Jean, Quebec, Canada
Comments: According to my brother-in-law, these are the best in whole wide world!!!!
Servings: 12
  • 3 cups [750 mL] cold milk
  • 4 tablespoons [60 mL] cornstarch
  • 10 tablespoons [87.5 g] flour
  • 2 unbeaten eggs
  • Jus a little nutmeg
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup [115 g] or more grated Parmesan, Swiss, Emmenhal or Gruyere cheese
  • 1 beaten egg
  • Breadcrumbs
  • Oil for frying
  • Heat 1 cup [250 mL] milk.
  • Completely dilute cornstarch and flour into 1 cup [250 mL] cold milk.
  • Away from heat, slowly mix cornstarch mixture into warm milk.
  • Heat, stirring until mixture resembles glue.
  • Stir in unbeaten eggs.
  • Heat some more; away from heat, stir in nutmeg, pepper and grated cheese.
  • Pour into an 8-inch [20-cm] square pan.
  • Refrigerate for approximately 8 hours; cut into squares.
  • Beat together remaining cup [250 mL] cold milk and beaten egg.
  • Dip each square into milk/beaten egg mixture before coating them with breadcrumbs.
  • Deep-fry into hot oil, until golden brown.
  • Drain onto paper toweling and serve.