BRIE AND BASIL CROQUETTES
I love brie cheese (especially baby brie). This recipe is a lot of work and you'll need to allow time for overnight chilling and then an additional hour of chilling, but it's quite delicious and perfect for holiday company. Preparation time excludes chill time.
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 1/4 cup flour and stir until light golden, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Gradually whisk in milk.
- Return pan to heat.
- Simmer gently until very thick but still pourable, about 4 minutes.
- Add cheese and basil and stir until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in 1 egg.
- Pour into 10" diameter pie plate.
- Press plastic wrap onto surface of cheese mixture to prevent skin from forming.
- Chill overnight.
- With floured hands, form cheese mixture into walnut-size balls.
- Dust cheese balls with flour.
- Chill until firm, about 1 hour.
- Press each cheese ball into 3/4" thick round.
- Place remaining egg in small bowl and beat to blend.
- Place crumbs in medium bowl.
- Dip cheese rounds into egg, then into crumbs, coating thoroughly.
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Working in batches, fry cheese rounds just until brown, about 1 minute per side.
- Do not overcook.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
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nikisha Shrestha official
[email protected]I love the combination of brie and basil in these croquettes. It's a unique and delicious flavor.
Md Durjoy
[email protected]These croquettes were so easy to make, and they were a big hit with my family.
Brandon Hunter
[email protected]I had a hard time finding brie at my local grocery store. I ended up using a different type of cheese, but the croquettes still turned out great.
Mr Boss
[email protected]These croquettes were a little too oily for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time.
Woazed Hosen
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of brie, but I loved these croquettes. The basil really helped to balance out the flavor of the cheese.
ibinabo braide
[email protected]These croquettes are a great way to use up leftover brie. I always have a few slices left over after a party, and this is the perfect way to use them up.
Paidamoyo Ndara
[email protected]I love how versatile these croquettes are. I've made them with different types of cheese and herbs, and they're always delicious.
Mahajd Shisjwcsv
[email protected]These croquettes were perfect for my holiday party. They were easy to make ahead of time and they disappeared quickly!
Hevellyn Stefany
[email protected]I'm not a fan of deep-fried food, so I baked these croquettes instead. They turned out just as crispy and delicious.
Deanjo Timmerman
[email protected]These croquettes were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some extra spices next time.
Ruth Sekgokong
[email protected]I love the combination of brie and basil in these croquettes. It's a unique and delicious flavor.
Mian Hassan Hassan fiaz
[email protected]These croquettes were so easy to make, and they were a big hit with my family.
KAFI NOOR Official
[email protected]I had a hard time finding brie at my local grocery store. I ended up using a different type of cheese, but the croquettes still turned out great.
Shahnawaz Bakak
[email protected]These croquettes were a little too oily for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time.
Linda Truong
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of brie, but I loved these croquettes. The basil really helped to balance out the flavor of the cheese.
Gloria Mino
[email protected]These croquettes are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.
Kirshan Lal
[email protected]I love how easy these croquettes are to make. They're perfect for a quick and easy appetizer.
Bikash ale
[email protected]These croquettes were delicious! The brie was melted and creamy, and the basil added a nice flavor.
Omote Joy
[email protected]I made these croquettes for a potluck and they were a huge success! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.
Alex Yip
[email protected]These croquettes were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the gooey brie and the crispy basil crust.