Rocky's Zesty Ham Croquettes
Description
Rocky's zesty ham croquette recipe includes ham, dried onions, garlic, bread crumbs, and Cheddar cheese. They're lightly breaded and fried until golden.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds leftover baked ham
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4 eggs, divided
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3 tablespoons butter
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1/2 cup fresh chopped garlic
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1/4 cup dried minced onion
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3 cups Italian-style bread crumbs
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2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon water
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2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
1
Grind ham into a large bowl; set aside.
2
Beat 3 eggs in a separate small bowl; set aside.
3
Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and dried onion; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes.
4
Mix garlic mixture, 3 beaten eggs, 1 cup bread crumbs, Cheddar cheese, brown sugar, and black pepper into ham by hand until combined; shape into 15 to 18 medium-sized croquettes or rectangular balls.
5
Beat remaining 1 egg in the same small bowl with 1 tablespoon water. Spread remaining 2 cups bread crumbs in a large nonstick baking pan. Dip each croquette into egg wash; roll in bread crumbs to evenly coat.
6
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry croquettes, in batches, until golden brown, about 10 minutes total. Place croquettes on paper towels to drain.