Ham Croquettes

Description

A delicious croquette recipe, made with ham, onions, & cheese. It is so good & tastes just like I remember my mom’s!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup onion, chopped
  • 3 medium green onions, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (16 ounce) package sliced honey ham, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 3 cups dried breadcrumbs, divided
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups oil for frying
  • ⅛ cup water

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion
  2. green onions
  3. and garlic; cook until tender
  4. about 10 minutes.
  5. Transfer contents of skillet to a large bowl. Stir in ham
  6. Cheddar cheese
  7. and 1 1/2 cups of bread crumbs. Beat 3 eggs; stir into ham mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Using your hands
  8. make golf ball-size balls out of the ham mixture.
  9. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Spread remaining bread crumbs onto a plate. In a large bowl
  10. beat 1 egg; stir in water. Dip balls into egg mixture
  11. 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.

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 10

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