CHEESE CROQUETTES FROM BRAZIL (CROQUETTES DE QUEIJO)

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These are famous snacks in Brazil and are often served any time of day. They're usually served with salsa.

Provided by Pneuma

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 12 croquettes, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ounces butter, cubed
2/3 cup flour
1 egg, separated
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup any hard cheese, grated
salt and pepper, as needed
1 tablespoon water or 1 tablespoon water, as needed
chili, salsa for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius or 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Rub butter into flour until it gives a coarse mixture.
  • Add egg yolk, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, and water, and mix together. Add a tablespoon of water if you find them difficult to bind.
  • Shape dough into golf ball size.
  • Dip into slightly beaten egg white.
  • Place in a well oiled baking sheet and bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until brown and crispy.
  • Invert the balls as well baking this time for 5 minutes or until brown and crispy too.
  • Serve warm with chili salsa.

Khali Khan
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These cheese croquettes were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some spices next time.


Tarek Hasan
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I made these cheese croquettes for my family and they loved them! The recipe was easy to follow and the croquettes turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Ndumiso Dube
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These cheese croquettes were delicious! The cheese was melted and gooey, and the coating was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kathy Giroux
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I've made these cheese croquettes several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect party food or snack.


Caden Edwards
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These cheese croquettes were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Abdulaziz Samejo
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cheese croquettes didn't turn out crispy at all. They were still good, but not as good as I was hoping.


Deonna Starrett
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These cheese croquettes were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making these again.


kaleb
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I made these cheese croquettes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Diana Katosh
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These cheese croquettes were amazing! The perfect combination of crispy and gooey. I will definitely be making these again.


M. Altayyar
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I'm not a big fan of cheese croquettes, but these were actually pretty good. The cheese was melted and flavorful, and the coating was crispy.


Cathy Leathers
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These cheese croquettes were good, but I've had better. The cheese wasn't as gooey as I would have liked.


Tithi Sarkar
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I followed the recipe exactly but my cheese croquettes didn't turn out crispy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Avindu Imesh
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These cheese croquettes were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some spices next time.


Honyer
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I love these cheese croquettes! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Riaz Khan
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These cheese croquettes were easy to make and turned out great! I used a sharp cheddar cheese and they had a nice kick to them. I will definitely be making these again.


Mamun AfnanOggy
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I've been making these cheese croquettes for years and they are always a hit. They're the perfect party food or snack.


Teresa Clark
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These cheese croquettes were delicious! The cheese was melted and gooey, and the coating was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mieta John
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I made these cheese croquettes for my family and they loved them! The recipe was easy to follow and the croquettes turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Sijan Taskin
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These cheese croquettes were a hit at my party! They were crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, and the cheese flavor was perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.