HAM CROQUETTES (CROQUETAS DE PAPAS Y JAMON)
A popular Cuban appetizer to be eaten hot and fresh. Be sure to allow time for the chilling steps. It's important to the success of the dish.
Provided by PanNan
Categories Cuban
Time 30m
Yield 12-24 croquettes
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a 3-quart saucepan; add the onions and sauté on medium-low heat until translucent. Whisk in sherry and chives. Add ground ham. Let simmer for 5 minutes on low heat. Remove from heat, add mashed potatoes and blend completely. Taste and season with pepper and a little salt if necessary. The ham probably has enough salt already. Spoon the mixture into a baking dish and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 1 hour.
- TIP: The mixture needs to be firm enough to form into rolls. If the mixture is too soft or sticky, mix in some bread crumbs.
- Beat the eggs with water in a mixing bowl until frothy. Combine the bread crumbs and flour in a second bowl with salt and pepper. Shape the ham/potato mixture into logs about 3/4 inch thick and 3 inches long. Dip the logs in the egg wash and roll them in the seasoned bread crumbs. Dip a second time and roll again in bread crumbs until they are completely covered.
- IMPORTANT: Place the logs in a lightly greased baking dish, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours. (You may also freeze for later use, or use the freezer to quickly chill them.).
- In a large frying pan, add enough vegetable oil to cover half the croqueta at a time. Heat the oil to the frying stage -- about 360 to 375 degrees F. Sauté a few croquetas at a time in the hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.3, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 44.2, Sodium 483.3, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 5.4
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Power Sound Entertainment
[email protected]How do you store these croquettes?
Wai Ho Cheung
[email protected]Can these croquettes be made ahead of time?
ZARA Zs
[email protected]I'm allergic to ham. Is there a substitute I can use?
Steve Morrical
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ham, but these croquettes sound delicious.
Fakon Empire Tv
[email protected]These croquettes are a great way to use up leftover ham.
Patricia Marty
[email protected]I can't believe how easy these croquettes are to make. I'm going to have to try them soon.
Rafe Akter
[email protected]These ham croquettes sound like the perfect comfort food.
Lover Sanzu
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make these croquettes for my next party.
Kavira Tereza
[email protected]These croquettes look amazing! I can't wait to try them.
Peyton Holder
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my croquettes didn't turn out crispy at all.
Alisize Mzwakali
[email protected]The ham croquettes were a bit bland. I think I'll add some more seasoning next time.
Kristy Dunn
[email protected]These croquettes were a little too greasy for my taste.
Like Peter Patterson
[email protected]I've made these croquettes several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're a great appetizer or snack.
Taimour Khan
[email protected]These ham croquettes are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love that I can use up leftover ham in this recipe.
Lounita Vlok
[email protected]I made these croquettes for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
Joseph Ibekwe
[email protected]These ham croquettes were a hit with my family! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the ham flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.