Cheesy Yuca Bites

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil yuca until just fork tender.
  2. 2Drain, remove the vein from the yuca, and mash.
  3. 3Add butter and garlic powder to the mashed yuca and mix thoroughly until a dough forms.
  4. 4Grab a tablespoon of dough, form a well in the middle, and stuff with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  5. 5Close the dough around the cheese to form a ball.
  6. 6Fry the bites until golden brown.
  7. 7Prepare the cilantro garlic sauce by blending sour cream, garlic cloves, cilantro, and lime juice, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs yuca
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2-3 garlic clove
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 whole lime
  • salt (optional)
  • pepper (optional)