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Chili Cheese Balls (Mexican Tidbit)

• 3 tablespoons chopped Jalapeno chilies
• 1 (8-ounce) packaged grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup chopped roasted shelled Virginia type peanuts
• Bread crumbs

Mix chilies, cheeses, and egg yolks together until well blended; add peanuts. Form into 1-inch balls. Roll in bread crumbs; refrigerate. Cook 3 or 4 at a time in Presto® electric deep fryer, until they float in oil and desired browness is reached (about 2 minutes). Remove from oil and drain on absorbent paper. Repeat until all Cheese Balls are cooked.
Makes about 72