Ingredients
- 1.2 kg potatoes (preferably floury potato variety)
- 2 egg yolks
- 150 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 70 g butter
- 1 teaspoon spicy mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives (or the green part of the scallion)
- 70 g cooked ham
- Shall
- Pepper
- ground nutmeg
- Besides:
- 1 egg
- 8 teaspoons of flour for breading
- 10 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
- Flour to work the dough
Preparation
- We will start by peeling the potatoes and cooking them in salted water for approximately 30 minutes, until they are tender. Then, drain them and pass them through a food mill. Let excess moisture evaporate.
- Add the egg yolks, butter, a pinch of salt and pepper to the mashed potatoes. Add the grated Parmesan cheese, a touch of nutmeg, mustard, chopped chives and the ham cut into small cubes. Mix all ingredients well. If the dough turns out to be too sticky, you can add a little flour and knead it until it is workable.
- With floured hands, form balls the size of walnuts. Then, he rolls the balls in flour, dips them in beaten egg and coats them with breadcrumbs.
- Heat enough oil in a deep frying pan or saucepan. Fry the croquettes in the hot oil for 4-5 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove the croquettes and place them on kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
- Ready! Now you can enjoy these delicious ham and cheese croquettes. They are a delight that can be eaten on any occasion.
Homemade croquettes have an unmatched flavor and are perfect as an appetizer or accompaniment to your meals. Enjoy!