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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Debbie Gassor
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the croquettes to stay together. I think I might have needed to use more bread crumbs.
malachi mena
[email protected]These croquettes were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more seasoning next time.
Kobe King
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of brie, but these croquettes were amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.
Maondo Muyombwe
[email protected]These croquettes are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend them!
lwando Jack
[email protected]I made these croquettes for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Rosemary Johnson
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the croquettes turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.
Dilsam Mohammad
[email protected]These croquettes were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious!
Raja master Naeem
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect with these croquettes, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were cheesy and flavorful, and the basil added a nice touch.
Faisal Peshoo
[email protected]These croquettes are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a hit.
Loveth Ambruce
[email protected]I've made these croquettes several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Raj Wali
[email protected]I was looking for a new appetizer to try and these croquettes fit the bill perfectly. They were easy to make and turned out great!
RA Rana
[email protected]These croquettes were delicious! I made them for my family and they all loved them.
bills shely
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of brie, but these croquettes were amazing! The basil really balanced out the flavor of the cheese.
sunil gurung
[email protected]These croquettes were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.