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    Home » Recipes » Cheese Stuffed Fried Yuca Balls & Cilantro Dressing

    Cheese Stuffed Fried Yuca Balls & Cilantro Dressing

    Last Updated: Aug 11, 2021

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    Stuffed yuca balls served with a dip and fresh cilantro
    A yuca ball being dipped into a green sauce
    Overhead shot of the balls served on parchment paper

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    Crunchy on the outside, soft and cheese on the inside, these Cheese Stuffed Fried Yuca Balls are a simple and scrumptious appetizer that can only be made better with a tangy and perfectly delicious cilantro dressing. Easy to make they are ready to serve in 20 minutes.

    Stuffed yuca balls served with a dip and fresh cilantro

    Yuca or Cassava is one of my favorite ingredients in the whole wide world. It is so versatile and absolutely delicious anyway you cook it.

    This is an ingredient I cook with very often. I have perfected the Yuca Fritters recipe which you should check out!

    But today, I am sharing this Yuca Balls Stuffed with Cheese which is a delicious appetizer when served with this creamy cilantro dressing.

    Overhead shot of the yuca balls served on parchment paper

    Ingredients

    For the fried yuca balls

    • Vegetable oil
    • Yuca
    • Butter
    • Egg
    • Anise seed
    • Salt
    • Sugar
    • Cheese
    The ingredients on a white work surface

    For the dressing

    • Cilantro
    • Mayonnaise
    • Garlic
    • Lime juice
    • Olive oil
    • Apple cider vinegar
    • Salt

    How to make stuffed fried yuca balls

    • Grate the yuca using the smallest size of the grater.
    • In a medium bowl, combined the yuca, butter, egg, anise seed, salt and sugar. Using a wooden spoon, mix together until well combined.
    Mixing Ingredients and preparing the yuca balls
    • Take 1 tablespoon of the yuca mixture in the palm of your hand and flatten it. Place 1 piece of cheese in the center and form a ball to cover the cheese.
    • Using a frying pan, fry the yuca balls in vegetable oil over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and place on a plate lined with a paper towel to remove excess grease.
    The fried balls laid on parchment

    How to make cilantro sauce

    • Combine cilantro, mayonnaise, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, vinegar and salt in a food processor or blend until smooth. Serve on the side for dipping.
    A yuca ball being dipped into a green sauce

    What is yuca?

    Yuca, also known as Cassava, is a root vegetable. The plant is cultivated in tropical regions and its root is rich in starch and contains great amount calcium, phosphorus and vitamin C.

    How else can you cook yuca?

    The Yuca can be prepared fried or boiled. It can be made mashed, as a casserole ingredient or added into stews such as Sancocho. It can be used as dough for empanadas or even made into a flour used for breads, cookies and cakes. It goes well with any type of meat, eggs and even cheese.

    What do they taste like?

    These fried yuca balls have a mild, savory and slightly nutty flavor. Because yuca is quite starchy it can be fairly dry, but the cheese-stuffed middle makes them perfectly moist and gooey.

    Overhead shot of stuffed yuca balls served on a white plate with a dip

    Recipe Notes and Tips

    • Make sure to cover the cheese well with the yuca so that it doesn't ooze out when the balls are fried.
    • The oil should be hot when you fry the balls. You can drop a little of the mix in to check that it is hot enough.
    • Serve immediately.
    Close up of a yuca ball in half

    More Easy Appetizer Recipes

    • Fried Sweet Plantain Slices (Plátanos Maduros Fritos)
    • Mexican Grilled Corn Salad (Esquites)
    • Queso Fundido with Chorizo
    • Spicy Shrimp and Guacamole Bites
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    Cheese Stuffed Fried Yuca Balls

    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 247kcal
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    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: caribbean, Dominican, Latin
    Author: Vanessa
    4.84 from 12 votes
    Yuca balls and dip served on a plate
    Crunchy on the outside, soft and cheese on the inside, these Cheese Stuffed Fried Yuca Balls are a simple and scrumptious appetizer that can only be made better with a tangy and perfectly delicious cilantro dressing. Easy to make they are ready to serve in 20 minutes.

    INGREDIENTS

    • 1 pound yuca , grated
    • 1 tablespoon butter , softened
    • 1 beaten egg
    • 1 teaspoon anise seed
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon sugar
    • 2-3 mild cheddar cheese sticks , cut into cubes

    For the Dressing

    • ½ cup cilantro , roughly chopped
    • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
    • 1 garlic clove
    • juice of half a lime
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • pinch of salt

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Grate the yuca using the smallest size of the grater.
    • In a medium bowl, combined the yuca, butter, egg, anise seed, salt and sugar. Using a wooden spoon, mix together until well combined.
    • Take 1 tablespoon of the yuca mixture in the palm of your hand and flatten it. Place 1 piece of cheese in the center and form a ball to cover the cheese.
    • Using a frying pan, fry the yuca balls in vegetable oil over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and place on a plate lined with a paper towel to remove excess grease.
    • Serve warm.

    Cilantro Dressing

    • Combine cilantro, mayonnaise, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, vinegar and salt in a food processor or a blender until smooth. Serve on the side for dipping.

    NOTES

    • Make sure to cover the cheese well with the yuca so that it doesn't ooze out when the balls are fried.
    • The oil should be hot when you fry the balls. You can drop a little of the mix in to check that it is hot enough.
    • Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 514mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Silvia Martinez

      August 31, 2018 at 6:52 pm

      5 stars
      A great yuca recipe, my kids would it this no problem!

      Reply
    2. Ale

      August 31, 2018 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      Yum!!!!! Need this in my life now.

      Reply
    3. Enriqueta Lemoine

      August 21, 2018 at 9:57 am

      5 stars
      Yucca and cilantro dressing? OMG, what can be better than this?

      Reply
    4. Edna

      December 09, 2016 at 5:07 pm

      so you grate the yuca right out of packaging, Raw/uncooked?

      Reply
      • Vanessa

        December 09, 2016 at 8:57 pm

        Hi Edna, yes. The yuca will cook through when you fry it.

        Reply
    5. Regine

      April 26, 2016 at 1:13 pm

      EEEW LOL. Why is this face next to my name. I don't look like that. D)

      Reply
    6. Regine

      April 26, 2016 at 1:12 pm

      5 stars
      I used the cilantro sauce on some shredded pork inside a soft taco. OMG this is the most amazing sauce.

      Reply
    7. Andi | greenbasket.me

      March 04, 2015 at 10:34 am

      I don't have any fresh cassava, can you use frozen?

      Reply
      • Vanessa

        March 04, 2015 at 6:38 pm

        @Andi, Yes! You can definitely use frozen cassava.

        Reply
    8. Caroline

      February 27, 2015 at 5:29 pm

      5 stars
      Those look delicious. Having people over tomorrow and they would make the perfect appetizers.

      Reply
    9. Thalia @ butter and brioche

      February 27, 2015 at 3:40 pm

      5 stars
      Oh god these cheese stuffed balls look so moorish and delicious. If I was to make the recipe - they definitely would get devoured TOO quickly!

      Reply
    10. Krystal

      February 27, 2015 at 3:16 pm

      Oh my goodness these look sooo good! And yes i totally feel you with the bedtime struggles, kids nowadays have it way too easy!..lol

      Reply
    11. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom

      February 27, 2015 at 11:40 am

      I could dive into that cilantro dressing! WOW!! And yuca balls is something very interesting I need to try!

      Reply
      • Vanessa

        February 27, 2015 at 11:43 am

        The cilantro dressing is so good! I was putting it on everything after that.

        Reply
    12. Judith

      February 27, 2015 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness, this looks so delicious!!! I wanna go run to the store right now and get the ingredients that I need for this recipe!

      Reply
      • Vanessa

        February 27, 2015 at 11:42 am

        Hi Judith! And you definitely can. It is so simple you only need a few ingredients. 🙂

        Reply
        • Lisa

          July 19, 2016 at 9:01 am

          This might be a really silly question, but... boil the yucca first? Till it's semi soft, or really soft?

        • Vanessa

          July 19, 2016 at 10:03 am

          Hi Lisa, you can boil the yuca if you'll like but it's not necessary. They will be completely cooked through after frying.

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