VINCE'S HAM-AND-CHEESE CROQUETTES
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h25m
Yield 20 croquettes
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup flour, the cayenne pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to make a dry, stiff mixture, about 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk to make a smooth paste. Stir until the batter forms a ball, about 3 more minutes.
- Remove from the heat; stir in the ham, cheese and thyme. Spread the mixture evenly into a greased 8-inch square baking pan. Cool, then refrigerate until firm, at least 45 minutes and up to 1 day.
- Meanwhile, make the pea sauce: Bring 3 cups water and the garlic to a boil in a saucepan. Add the peas; cook until thawed, 30 seconds. Drain, then transfer the peas and garlic to a blender. Add the broth and lemon zest; puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Heat about 3 inches of oil to 340 degrees in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Place the remaining 1/4 cup flour, the eggs and the saltine crumbs in 3 separate shallow dishes. Cut the chilled dough into 20 4-inch-long croquettes. Dredge each in flour, then dip in the eggs, letting the excess drip off, and roll in the saltines.
- Fry the croquettes in the oil in batches until golden brown. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate. Season with salt and serve with the pea sauce.
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Clement RAM
r-clement@yahoo.comThese were so easy to make and they were a huge hit with my family.
Daisy Asmr
asmr-d@yahoo.comI used a blend of Gruyère and Parmesan cheese, and they were delicious.
Kattie Bisig
bisig@yahoo.comThe ham and cheese filling was so flavorful and the breading was perfectly crispy.
George Himes
h_george@hotmail.comI used a little bit of Dijon mustard in the filling, and it gave them a nice little kick.
Robert Nukho
robert_nukho33@yahoo.comThey were perfect for a party or a potluck.
courtney clifford
clifford@gmail.comThese croquettes were a hit! They were easy to make and so delicious. I used a combination of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, and they were perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
muna guley
m_guley35@hotmail.comThese were easy to make and very tasty. I used a blend of Gruyère and Parmesan cheese, and they were delicious.
alice argoud
a-a84@gmail.comI was a little hesitant to try these because I'm not a huge fan of ham, but I'm so glad I did! They were amazing. The ham and cheese filling was so flavorful and the breading was perfectly crispy.
Natalie Najera
n.n77@gmail.comThese were so good! I made them for my family and they loved them. I used a little bit of Dijon mustard in the filling, and it gave them a nice little kick.
Sardar Ayaz Khan
k@hotmail.comI've made these croquettes several times now, and they're always a hit. They're perfect for a party or a potluck.
hrrasel Official
hrrasel@yahoo.comThese were easy to make and very tasty. I used a blend of Gruyère and Parmesan cheese, and they were delicious.
ogbologra Joseph
j.ogbologra@hotmail.comI was a little hesitant to try these because I'm not a huge fan of ham, but I'm so glad I did! They were amazing. The ham and cheese filling was so flavorful and the breading was perfectly crispy.
Asher Kalisa
a-k@yahoo.comThese were so good! I made them for my family and they loved them. I used a little bit of Dijon mustard in the filling, and it gave them a nice little kick.
Kerin Fowler
fowler-k17@yahoo.comI've made these croquettes several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for a party or a potluck.
Robina Mwihaki
m-robina@aol.comThese ham and cheese croquettes were a hit! They were easy to make and so delicious. I used a combination of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, and they were perfect. I will definitely be making these again.