Chayotes Rellenos
- 16 slices (about 3 medium) chayotes, peeled, cut lengthwise
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Monterey Jack Cheese, cut into 8 slices
- crushed red pepper
- 4 eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup flour, divided
- 2 cups vegetable or canola oil
- Bring 2 quarts salted water to boil in large saucepan.
- Add chayotes; cook 4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- (Do not overcook.)
- Drain chayotes; pat dry.
- Cover each of 8 of the chayote slices with 1 cheese slice; sprinkle with desired amount of crushed red pepper.
- Top with remaining chayote slices.
- Set aside.
- Beat egg whites in small bowl with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.
- Add 1 of the egg yolks and 2 tsp.
- of the flour; beat on low speed just until blended.
- Discard remaining 3 egg yolks or reserve for another use.
- Dip chayotes into remaining flour, turning to evenly coat both sides.
- Pat slices gently to remove excess flour, then dip into egg white mixture.
- Heat oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat.
- Carefully add chayotes, 1 at a time, to hot oil; cook 1 minute on each side or until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain on paper towels.
chayotes, cheese, red pepper, eggs, flour, vegetable
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/chayotes-rellenos-74566.aspx (may not work)