Are you looking for a delectable dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than golden ham croquettes! These crispy and flavorful treats are a perfect appetizer or main course that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their savory filling of ham, cheese, and spices, coated in a golden brown breadcrumb crust, golden ham croquettes are a true culinary delight. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will provide you with all the necessary information to create these delicious croquettes in the comfort of your own home. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.
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HAM CROQUETTES
A delicious croquette recipe, made with ham, onions, & cheese. It is so good & tastes just like I remember my mom's!
Provided by BARNETTBUNCH
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Pork
Time 45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, green onions, and garlic; cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer contents of skillet to a large bowl. Stir in ham, Cheddar cheese, and 1 1/2 cups of bread crumbs. Beat 3 eggs; stir into ham mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Using your hands, make golf ball-size balls out of the ham mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Spread remaining bread crumbs onto a plate. In a large bowl, beat 1 egg; stir in water. Dip balls into egg mixture, 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 125.7 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 978 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER'S HAM CROQUETTES
I don't know how this recipe came to be, but we know my great-grandmother made this. It is made with diced ham in the oven and covered in bread crumbs. After shaping them, you can put cheese or anything you want into the middle for a filling. I personally like cream cheese or Cheddar cheese in mine but you can put whatever you want in the middle.
Provided by crazy4foodgirl
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix ham, egg, mayonnaise, and half the breadcrumbs together in a bowl; shape into 6 meatballs. Spread the remaining breadcrumbs onto a plate; roll the balls in the breadcrumbs to coat. Arrange the balls in a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 45.4 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 480.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
HAM AND CHEESE CROQUETTES
Provided by Claire Robinson
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 8 (2-inch) croquettes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the potatoes, 1/4 cup flour, cheese, and ham with a large rubber spatula until combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste and divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Rub your hands with a small amount of flour and form the portions into small flat disks about 1/2-inch thick. Use just enough flour to keep the potatoes from sticking to your hands, but do not coat them completely.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Shallow-fry the croquettes, turning once, until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper-towel lined plate. Let the croquettes cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Cook's Note: This recipe doubles easily if you have enough leftover potatoes.
GOLDEN HAM CROQUETTES
Neighbors happened to drop in the first time I made this recipe and they loved it. I often make the tasty favorite as a Sunday dinner for our family. -Peggy Anderjaska, Haigler, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a saucepan, melt butter; stir in curry powder and flour. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in mustard and onion; add ham and mix well. Cover and chill thoroughly. , With wet hands, shape mixture into 10 balls. Roll balls in bread crumbs; shape each into a cone. Whisk together egg and water. Dip cones into egg mixture; roll again in crumbs. , Heat oil in an electric skillet or a deep-fat fryer to 375°. Fry croquettes, a few at a time, until golden brown, 2 to 2-1/2 minutes. Drain on paper towels; keep warm. , For the cheese sauce, melt butter in a saucepan; stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Reduce heat. Add cheeses; stir until melted. Spoon over croquettes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 603mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
HAM CROQUETTES
Croquettes can be made and frozen for up to 1 month. Thaw and fry them just before serving. I found that several cooks in Basque restaurants used Panko for the bread crumbs. It is a finer bread crumb so it adheres better. This is not a quick recipe but well worth the wait.
Provided by Ceezie
Categories Ham
Time 3h5m
Yield 16 croquettes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place melted butter and 2/3 cups flour in a heavy 2 quart saucepan over medium high heat. Whisk constantly. When the mixture turns into a thick paste, gradually whisk in the scaled milk. When the milk is consumed, gently stir parsley, green onion and ham into the butter, flour and milk mixture. Chill this mixture for several hours or overnight.
- Shape the filling into the size of a small thin kiwi. Dip croquettes into the flour and then into the egg mixture. Roll them in bread crumbs. Deep fry them at 400 degrees until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.5, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 60.6, Sodium 121.8, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.1, Protein 8.4
HAM CROUQUETTES
Steps:
- Preheat the fryer. In a large saute pan, melt the butter. When the butter is melted, add the onions and saute for about 2 minutes, or until translucent and soft. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the flour to make a roux. Cook for about 1 minute and remove from the heat. Whisk in the milk to form a smooth sauce. Return to medium heat and cook until the sauce is thick and creamy. Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, parsley and sherry. Stir in the ham. Mix well and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on low heat. Pour the mixture into an 8 by 8 1/2-inch baking pan and cool in the refrigerator so that the mixture will be easy to handle. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or until well chilled.
- In a small mixing bowl, beat the eggs with water until frothy and pour into a medium bowl. Combine the bread crumbs and flour in a second bowl. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Using your hands, shape the ham mixture into a log about 3/4-inch thick. Using a knife, cut the logs into 1 1/2-inch thick. Dip the logs in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off. Roll the logs in the seasoned bread crumbs. Place the logs on a baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate the logs for 2 to 3 hours. Fry the croquettes in the hot oil, a few at a time, until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the croquettes from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate. Season the croquettes with salt and pepper. Serve the croquettes with fresh lemon juice and garnish with parsley.
HAM CROQUETTES WITH MUSTARD SAUCE
Any leftover ham is set aside for these crispy croquettes. I shape them early in the day, then simply fry them at dinnertime. The mustard sauce is mild and pairs well with ham.-Kathy Vincek, Toms River, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the ham, onion and parsley; set aside., In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir into ham mixture., Spread into an 8-in. square baking dish; cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours., In a shallow bowl, combine egg and water. Place bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl. Shape ham mixture into 12 balls (mixture will be soft); roll each ball in egg mixture, then in bread crumbs. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours longer., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry croquettes, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in mustard. Serve with croquettes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 503mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.
HAM CROQUETAS
A typically Spanish snack that makes great party food. Well worth the effort, these crisp, golden brown bites have a creamy Ibérico ham and leek filling
Provided by jospizarro
Categories Side dish, Snack, Starter
Time 1h
Yield makes 15-20
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To make the filling, heat the olive oil in a pan until it starts to shimmer. Add the leek and sauté until soft but not coloured. Stir in the ham with a wooden spoon, fry for 1 min, then stir in the flour and fry over a medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is golden but not burnt - this will take about 5 mins.
- Meanwhile, combine the stock and milk in a small pan and heat until steaming but not boiling. Season with a few scrapes of nutmeg. Gradually add the liquid, a few tbsp at a time, stirring constantly.
- Once you've incorporated all the milk stock, continue to cook the filling over a medium heat for about 10 mins or until it thickens and leaves the sides of the pan when you stir it.
- Season with black pepper, taste and adjust the salt if necessary - the ham can be very salty to start with. The filling is now done: it has to be really thick because you don't want the croquetas to turn into pancakes.
- Smooth the mixture onto a baking tray (30 x 20cm is fine). Once it has stopped steaming, cover with cling film to stop it drying out. Leave to cool before putting it in the fridge for 1 hr.
- When you're ready for the next stage, line up three bowls: the first filled with the flour, the second with beaten egg and the third with breadcrumbs. Take the ham mixture out of the fridge. Put a little bit of olive oil on your hands to make it easier to roll the croquetas.
- Roll a spoonful of the mixture between your palms. The size and shape of the croquetas is up to you, but the easiest is a walnut-sized ball. Then begin coating as follows.
- Dunk the croquetas into the flour - you want a dusting - followed by the egg, then the breadcrumbs. Put them on a tray and, when you've used up all the mixture, place in the fridge for 30 mins.
- If you have a deep-fat fryer, heat the oil to 180C and fry for a couple of mins. If not, heat the oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed saucepan until it starts to shimmer. Then add 5-6 croquetas at a time and fry until golden all over. Once cooked, drain on kitchen paper and eat straight away.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
GOLDEN HAM CROQUETTES
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a saucepan, melt butter stir in curry powder and flour. Gradually add milk cook and stir until bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat. Stir in mustard and onion add ham and mix well. Cover and chill thoroughly. With wet hands, shape mixture into 10 balls. Roll balls in bread crumbs shape each into a cone. Whisk together egg and water. Dip cones into egg mixture roll again in crumbs. Heat oil in a deep-fat fryer to 365°. Fry croquettes, a few at a time, for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels keep warm. For the cheese sauce, melt butter in a saucepan stir in flour, salt and pepper. Gradually add milk cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Add cheeses heat and stir until melted. Spoon over croquettes.© Copyright Reiman Publications, 1993-1997
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GOLDEN HAM CROQUETTES
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a saucepan, melt butter stir in curry powder and flour. Gradually add milk cook and stir until bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat. Stir in mustard and onion add ham and mix well. Cover and chill thoroughly. With wet hands, shape mixture into 10 balls. Roll balls in bread crumbs shape each into a cone. Whisk together egg and water. Dip cones into egg mixture roll again in crumbs. Heat oil in a deep-fat fryer to 365°. Fry croquettes, a few at a time, for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels keep warm. For the cheese sauce, melt butter in a saucepan stir in flour, salt and pepper. Gradually add milk cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Add cheeses heat and stir until melted. Spoon over croquettes.© Copyright Reiman Publications, 1993-1997
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HAM CROQUETAS
Crisp ham croquetas, gooey on the inside, are as synonymous with Miami as the Cubano. Deep-fried and shaped like cigars, these ham snacks are a classic Cuban dish. Though many new Cuban bakeries and restaurants play around with the ingredients, ham remains the most popular croqueta base. This version, from Islas Canarias Restaurant in Miami, is considered by many to be gold-star croquetas that hit the ideal sweet and salty notes. Squeeze some fresh lime on top, drizzle with hot sauce and serve with saltine crackers.
Provided by Christina Morales
Time 9h30m
Yield About 20 croquetas
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a food processor, pulse the ham and onion until coarsely ground. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Quickly whisk in 1/2 cup flour and cook, whisking constantly, until smooth and tan, 2 to 3 minutes. While whisking, gradually add 1 cup milk, then continue whisking until the mixture thickens to the consistency of soft mashed potatoes, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the remaining 1/2 cup flour and use a wooden spoon or sturdy spatula to stir until very thick, firm and a darker shade of brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Some browning on the bottom of the pan is OK.
- To the pan, add the ham mixture, parsley, garlic powder and salt, and vigorously mix until the ingredients are evenly incorporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a sheet pan lined with plastic wrap or parchment paper and pat into a 9-by-7-inch rectangle. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight.
- Cut the chilled paste into 21 (3-by-1-inch) rectangles, then gently roll each into a 3-inch-long cylinder. Make sure the croquetas are smooth and without cracks. Place the croquetas on the sheet pan and chill in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Place the cracker crumbs on a plate. In a medium bowl, combine the egg and remaining 2/3 cup milk, and whisk until combined.
- Submerge 4 to 5 chilled croquetas in the milk mixture to thoroughly coat, then transfer immediately to the crackers, making sure the croquetas are coated in the crumbs. Return to the sheet pan and repeat with the remaining croquetas. Freeze again until firm but not frozen, 15 to 30 minutes. Don't freeze for longer than 30 minutes as they may burst in the hot oil.
- Towards the end of the chilling time, fill a small Dutch oven or heavy saucepan with oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches. Heat over medium-high until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees. If you don't have a thermometer, use a croqueta as a test piece: Carefully drop in 1 croqueta. If it immediately begins to fry and brown, the oil is ready. Carefully add 2 to 3 croquetas and fry, turning if needed to evenly cook, until golden brown,1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and let rest for 1 to 2 minutes before serving. Repeat with the remaining croquetas, working in batches and adjusting the heat to maintain the oil temperature. Serve immediately with lime wedges, hot sauce and saltine crackers.
Tips:
- Ensure your ham is finely diced or ground for a smoother texture.
- Use a good quality béchamel sauce for a creamy and flavorful filling.
- Add some grated cheese to the béchamel sauce for extra flavor and richness.
- Form the croquettes into balls or patties, then bread them in flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs for a crispy coating.
- Fry the croquettes in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the croquettes hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Golden ham croquettes are a delicious and versatile appetizer or main course that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their crispy coating and creamy, flavorful filling, these croquettes are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you have some leftover ham, don't let it go to waste! Use it to make these delicious golden ham croquettes. You won't be disappointed.
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