Fried Ham, Potato and Swiss Croquettes - Recipe from Price Chopper
Fried Ham, Potato and Swiss Croquettes
This recipe, courtesy of Smithfield, takes your leftover Smithfield ham and mashed potatoes from Easter, and turns them into crispy and indulgent croquettes!
This recipe, courtesy of Smithfield, takes your leftover Smithfield ham and mashed potatoes from Easter, and turns them into crispy and indulgent croquettes!
- Heat oil to 350 degrees in a large pot or fryer
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and whisk in 1/3 cup of flour to make a roux
- Whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes then allow to cool
- When the béchamel has cooled, combine it with the mashed potatoes, ham, and Swiss cheese
- Form the croquettes into 2-inch-long cylinders
- Whisk the eggs with about 1/4 cup of water, then dredge the croquettes through the flour, then the egg, then the breadcrumbs
- When all the croquettes are breaded, fry them in batches until golden brown and hot throughout
- Serve immediately
