Cook The Book: Potato, Ham, And Piquillo Pepper Croquetas Recipe

Name: Cook The Book: Potato, Ham, And Piquillo Pepper Croquetas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups seasoned mashed potatoes, chilled; 2 1/4 cups plain dry bread crumbs; 2 ounces Serrano ham cut into small dice (about 1/2 cup); 1/2 cup piquillo or roasted red peppers, cut into small dice; 5 large eggs; 1 large egg yolk; Kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika (pimenton); 1 cup all-purpose flour; Olive or vegetable oil for frying

Servings: persons

3 cups seasoned mashed potatoes, chilled
2 1/4 cups plain dry bread crumbs
2 ounces Serrano ham cut into small dice (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup piquillo or roasted red peppers, cut into small dice
5 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika (pimenton)
1 cup all-purpose flour
Olive or vegetable oil for frying

1
Combine the potatoes, 3/4 cup bread crumbs, the ham, pepper, 1 egg, the yolk, a pinch of salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and the paprika, in a large bowl. Mix well.
2
Lightly beat the remaining 4 eggs in a wide shallow bowl. Place the remaining 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs in a second bowl, and the flour in a third. Season the bread crumbs with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
3
Using about 2 tablespoons of the croqueta mixture for each, form it into 3-inch-long fingers. Dip each finger in the flour, tapping off the excess, then dip in the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off, and then in the bread crumbs. Transfer to a large baking sheet. When you have finished forming the croquetas, cover the tray with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, or overnight.
4
When ready to fry, heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the croquetas in batches, turning once, until dark golden all over, 2 to 3 minutes a side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt if desired. Serve hot.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups seasoned mashed potatoes, chilled, 2 1/4 cups plain dry bread crumbs, 2 ounces Serrano ham cut into small dice (about 1/2 cup), 1/2 cup piquillo or roasted red peppers, cut into small dice, and more.

Yes, Cook The Book: Potato, Ham, And Piquillo Pepper Croquetas falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cook The Book: Potato, Ham, And Piquillo Pepper Croquetas

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