My Great Grandmother's Ham Croquettes

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings
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Description

Easy ham croquettes made with leftover roast ham, beaten egg, and mayonnaise coated in bread crumbs, and baked until golden, crispy, and delicious.

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound diced ham
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 cup dry breadcrumbs, divided

Directions

1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2 Mix ham, egg, mayonnaise, and half of the bread crumbs together in a bowl; shape into 6 balls. Spread remaining bread crumbs onto a plate; roll balls in crumbs to coat; arrange in a baking dish.
3 Bake croquettes in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

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