Golden Ham Croquettes Recipe

Name: Golden Ham Croquettes
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup whole milk; 2 to 3 teaspoons prepared mustard; 1 teaspoon grated onion; 2 cups coarsely ground fully cooked ham; 2/3 cup dry bread crumbs; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons water; Oil for deep-fat frying; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; 1-1/4 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole milk
2 to 3 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon grated onion
2 cups coarsely ground fully cooked ham
2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons water
Oil for deep-fat frying
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1-1/4 cups whole milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

1
In a saucepan, melt butter; stir in curry powder and flour. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in mustard and onion; add ham and mix well. Cover and chill thoroughly.
2
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.
3
Heat oil in a deep-fat fryer to 375u00b0. Fry croquettes, a few at a time, for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; keep warm.
4
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 for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add cheeses; stir until melted. Spoon over croquettes.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon curry powder, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup whole milk, and more.

Yes, Golden Ham Croquettes 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.

Golden Ham Croquettes

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