How To Make Ham Croquettes
These deep-fried ham croquettes are a sure hit with their crunchy and crumbly goodness. Each bite is brimming with well-seasoned ground ham.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter , or margarine
- ½ small onion, chopped
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour, plus additional 3 tbsp
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk, (1 can), Nestle Carnation
- 12 oz smoked ham, (2 cups) or baked ham, ground
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp dry sherry
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1½ cups bread crumbs, fine plain
- vegetable oil, for deep frying
- 1 lime, fresh, cut into wedges
Instructions
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Melt butter in a large skillet on medium heat. Add onion; cook until soft. Add ¼ cup of flour and mix with a wire whisk. Gradually add evaporated milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until mixture comes just to a boil and is thick and creamy.
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Add ham, parsley, sherry, black pepper, and nutmeg to the skillet; mix well. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes on low heat. Taste; season with additional salt if desired.
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Pour ham mixture into an 8-inch square baking pan. Cool in the refrigerator for 30 to 45 minutes so that it will be easy to handle.
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Beat eggs with water in a small mixing bowl until frothy. Combine bread crumbs and remaining flour and place in a second bowl or plate. Scoop out 1 heaping teaspoon of ham mixture from chilled pan, or divide mixture in pan by cutting it into thirds crosswise and in eights lengthwise.
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Shape into logs 1½-inch long and ¾-inch wide. Dip croquettes into eggs and roll in crumb mixture until evenly coated. Place croquettes on A large jelly roll pan or baking sheet; cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees F. Fry croquettes for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Place on serving platter. Squeeze lime wedges over croquettes and serve with extra wedges. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Sugar: 1g
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- Calcium: 35mg
- Calories: 74kcal
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Cholesterol: 9mg
- Fat: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Iron: 1mg
- Monounsaturated Fat: 1g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
- Potassium: 83mg
- Protein: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Sodium: 251mg
- Vitamin A: 116IU
- Vitamin C: 1mg
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