Potato Croquettes

"Delicious bites that can be prepared plain or with ham and cheese filling.."




For the Croquettes:

4     Cups      mashed potatoes
2     Pcs        eggs
3     tbsps      cream
3/4  cup        cheddar cheese, grated
3/4  cup        chopped ham
1     tsp         salt
1/2  tsp         pepper


For the breading:

2      eggs, beaten
1-1/2     cups     breadcrumbs

To cook:
              oil for deep frying
              chopped parsley
              poppy or sesame seeds

1. Make the croquettes. In a bowl, combined mashed potatoes eggs, cream, cheddar cheese, ham, salt and pepper until well-mixed.
2. Shape into 1inch balls.
3. Before serving, dip croquettes in egg and dredge with breadcrumb.
4. Deep fry in hot oil immediately until golden brown and crispy.
5. Drain off excess oil from croquettes on paper towels.
6. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with chopped parsley and poppy or sesame seeds for garnish.

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