SPICY SWEET POTATO AND CHEDDAR CROQUETTES
Sweet potatoes and cheese are flavored with cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper and cayenne for warmth, smokiness and a little bit of a kick. Once these croquettes are breaded and deep fried, a crisp crust delicately encapsulates the soft and gooey mixture within. They are very straightforward to prepare, but the process makes them a labor of love, perfect for entertaining or simply showing off your kitchen prowess.
Provided by Aaron Hutcherson
Categories snack, finger foods, vegetables, appetizer
Time 2h
Yield About 30 croquettes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put the sweet potatoes and 1 teaspoon salt in a pot and cover with an inch or two of water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain the potatoes, transfer to a bowl, mash with a fork, and let cool for at least 30 minutes. (You can also do this step ahead and let the mashed sweet potatoes cool in the refrigerator overnight.)
- Add the cheese, flour, cumin, paprika, black pepper and cayenne to the mashed sweet potatoes and mix until evenly combined. Use a medium cookie scoop (a scant 2 tablespoons) to portion the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment. Freeze until solid, at least 1 hour.
- Prepare to bread the croquettes: Set up a standard breading procedure in three bowls - flour, egg-and-oil mixture and bread crumbs.
- Dip each piece in the flour, shaking off any excess, in the egg mixture (turning it a few times to make sure it is completely coated), then in the bread crumbs. Set each breaded croquette on the baking sheet. Refreeze the finished, breaded croquettes until firm. (These can live in your freezer for months.)
- Add enough neutral oil to a deep-sided pot or pan to reach a depth of 1 1/2 to 2 inches, and heat over medium until shimmering, or when a thermometer reads between 325 and 350 degrees. Working in batches, fry the frozen croquettes, stirring occasionally, until nicely browned all over and piping hot in the center, about 5 minutes. (When frying, it's important to moderate the heat to keep as steady a temperature as possible. Adding frozen products to hot oil brings the temperature down, as does crowding.)
- Using a slotted spoon, remove cooked croquettes to a baking rack and immediately sprinkle with a little salt before serving.
CHEDDAR CROQUETTES
Categories Cheese Fry Kid-Friendly Cheddar Ricotta Winter Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line large baking sheet with foil. Puree both cheeses and thyme in processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Place breadcrumbs and flour in separate bowls. Mix milk and egg in another bowl. Form cheese mixture into 18 walnut-size balls. Coat balls with flour. Dip into egg mixture, then bread crumbs, coating completely. Place on prepared baking sheet. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Pour vegetable oil into heavy large skillet to depth of 1 inch. Heat oil until thermometer registers 350°F. Fry croquettes in batches until golden brown, about 1 minute per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels. Arrange croquettes on platter and serve.
CHEESE CROQUETTES
This recipe is from "The Mississippi Cookbook." Submitted by Mrs. Danny Hartley of Clarksdale, MS.
Provided by SouthernBell2627
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients EXCEPT the 1 beaten egg and cracker crumbs.
- Shape into croquettes.
- Dip into crumbs, beaten egg, and crumbs again.
- Chill.
- Fry in deep fryer or deep pot with oil.
- Drain.
HAM & CHEESE CROQUETAS
These tasty, deep-fried bites can be made ahead and frozen, perfect for no-fuss entertaining as part of a party buffet spread
Provided by Justine Pattison
Categories Buffet, Canapes, Snack, Starter
Time 1h45m
Yield Makes 24
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- To make the croquetas, melt the butter in a medium saucepan and gently fry the onion for 3 mins or until lightly coloured. Stir in the flour and cook for 30 secs. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly, and cook over a low heat for 5 mins until thick and glossy. Stir in the ham, cheese, mustard and cream, and season to taste. Cook for 1 min more until the cheese melts, stirring constantly.
- Pour into a bowl and cover the surface with cling film to stop a skin forming. Leave to cool, then chill for 4 hrs or overnight - the mixture needs to be very stiff to form the croquetas. Take heaped teaspoons of the mixture and, with wet hands, roll into 24 small oval shapes and put on a tray. Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl, put the flour on a plate and half of the breadcrumbs in a bowl.
- Roll each of the croquetas lightly in flour, then in egg before coating in breadcrumbs. Place on a baking tray lined with baking parchment. Use the remaining breadcrumbs to top up the bowl halfway through the coating process. Chill for 30 mins (or to freeze, see tip, below left).
- Meanwhile, make the tomato chilli jam. Put all the ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover loosely with a lit and cook for 50 mins - 1 hr, stirring occasionally, until thick and glossy. Leave to cool before serving.
- Fill a large saucepan one-third full with the sunflower oil and heat to 180C (or heat the oil in an electric deep-fat fryer). Do not overheat and do not leave hot oil unattended. Using a metal slotted spoon, lower 6 croquets into the oil and cook for 1.5 mins or until golden brown. Transfer to a baking tray lined with kitchen paper to absorb excess oil, and continue cooking the rest. Serve with the chilli jam for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
SMOKED CHEDDAR & CHILLI JAM CROQUETTES
Present party guests with these delicious croquettes filled with vegetarian smoked cheddar and chilli jam. They're perfect canapés for a celebration
Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer
Categories Canapes
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Tip the potatoes into a medium saucepan of cold water, season well with salt and bring to the boil. Once boiling, cook for 15 mins until the potatoes can be easily pierced with the tip of a knife. Drain, steam-dry for a couple of minutes, then mash with the butter and cayenne. Season to taste and leave to cool a little.
- While the mash cools, tip the flour into one bowl and season well, then tip the egg into another bowl and the breadcrumbs into a third. Line a baking tray with baking parchment.
- Flatten about 1 tbsp mash into an oval in the palm of your hand. Dot a bit of the chilli jam into the centre, top with a cube of cheese, then form the mash around the filling to encase it. Place on the tray and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Coat the croquettes in the flour, then the egg and breadcrumbs, then return to the tray. Will keep, covered in the fridge, for up to a day or frozen for up to three months.
- Line a second baking tray with kitchen paper. Fill a small saucepan no more than two-thirds full with oil and heat to 180C or until a cube of bread browns in 20 seconds once dropped in. Fry the croquettes in batches for 1-2 mins (or 2-3 mins from frozen) until deep golden and crisp. Drain on the kitchen-paper-lined tray, sprinkle with salt, then keep warm in a low oven while you cook the rest. Serve with extra sweet chilli jam for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 0.4 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
BACON-CHEDDAR POTATO CROQUETTES
Instead of throwing out leftover mashed potatoes, use them to make this potato croquette recipe. The little baked balls are yummy with ranch dressing, barbecue sauce or Dijon mayonnaise for dipping. -Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Shape mixture by tablespoonfuls into balls. Roll in cracker crumbs. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight., Combine butter and paprika; drizzle over croquettes. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 18-20 minutes. Serve with dipping sauce of your choice. Freeze option: Prepare croquettes as directed, omitting chilling step. Transfer to waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Prepare butter mixture; drizzle over croquettes. Cover and freeze until firm. Transfer to resealable plastic freezer bags; return to freezer. To use, bake croquettes as directed, increasing time to 20-25 minutes. Serve with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
HAM CROQUETTES
A delicious croquette recipe, made with ham, onions, & cheese. It is so good & tastes just like I remember my mom's!
Provided by BARNETTBUNCH
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Pork
Time 45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, green onions, and garlic; cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer contents of skillet to a large bowl. Stir in ham, Cheddar cheese, and 1 1/2 cups of bread crumbs. Beat 3 eggs; stir into ham mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Using your hands, make golf ball-size balls out of the ham mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Spread remaining bread crumbs onto a plate. In a large bowl, beat 1 egg; stir in water. Dip balls into egg mixture, and roll in bread crumbs. Place balls in hot oil being careful not to crowd. Fry until golden brown. Remove to paper towels to soak up grease.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 125.7 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 978 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
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