Rocky's Zesty Ham Croquettes
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Cooking:
30 min.
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Servings per container:
16
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Ingredients for - Rocky's Zesty Ham Croquettes

1. Leftover baked ham - 1 ½ pounds
2. Eggs, divided - 4
3. Butter - 3 tablespoons
4. Fresh chopped garlic - ½ cup
5. Dried minced onion - ¼ cup
6. Italian-style bread crumbs - 3 cups
7. Shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese - 2 cups
8. Brown sugar - ½ cup
9. Ground black pepper - ¼ teaspoon
10. Water - 1 tablespoon
11. Extra-virgin olive oil - 2 cups

How to cook deliciously - Rocky's Zesty Ham Croquettes

1. Stage

Grind ham into a large bowl.

2. Stage

Beat 3 eggs in a small bowl.

3. Stage

Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and dried onion; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Pour mixture into the bowl with the ham; add the beaten eggs, 1 cup bread crumbs, Cheddar cheese, brown sugar, and black pepper. Mix by hand until combined; mold into 15 to 18 medium croquettes, or rectangular balls.

4. Stage

Beat remaining 1 egg in a bowl with 1 tablespoon water. Pour remaining 2 cups bread crumbs into a large nonstick baking pan. Dip each croquette in the egg and roll in bread crumbs.

5. Stage

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add croquettes; fry in batches until golden brown, about 10 minutes total. Place finished croquettes on a paper towels to drain excess oil.