Name: Cheese Fritters
Ingredients: 1 cup drained cottage cheese; 1 large egg; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 0.25 cup half-and-half; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 1.75 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 4 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed; 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Ingredients

1 cup drained cottage cheese
1 large egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
0.25 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons white sugar
1.75 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
0.25 teaspoon salt
4 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps

Beat together cottage cheese and egg in a medium bowl. Stir in flour, half-and-half, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt; mix until batter is just combined.
Heat 2 inches oil in a deep pot to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Drop batter by rounded tablespoons into hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Serve hot.