Christmas Ham and Potato Croquettes
G'day mate! Are you looking for a tasty snack that will satisfy your cravings and impress your mates? Look no further, because our delicious Christmas ham and potato croquettes are here to save the day! Made with the finest ingredients, including tender spuds and flavorful ham, these croquettes are sure to be a hit at any gathering. And the best part? They're super easy to make, so you can whip up a batch in no time flat. Whether you're throwing a BBQ or just want a quick snack to munch on, these croquettes are the perfect choice. So grab a cold brew and give 'em a go - we guarantee you won't be disappointed!
Christmas Ham and Potato Croquettes
John Austin from AUSSIEQ BBQ
16
20 minutes
10 minutes
154
French
Snacks
Croquettes have a long and rich history dating back to the 16th century in France. Originally, croquettes were made with leftover meat or vegetables that were ground up and mixed with a béchamel sauce before being breaded and fried. Over time, the popularity of croquettes spread throughout Europe and beyond, and they became a popular snack or appetizer in many countries around the world. Today, croquettes can be made with a variety of fillings, including meat, seafood, vegetables, and cheese, and they can be served hot or cold. One popular pairing is a creamy garlic sauce, which pairs exceptionally well with the crispy exterior and soft interior of the croquette. So why wait? Try a tasty croquette with a side of garlic sauce today and discover the delicious history for yourself!
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Ingredients
Croquette filling/mixture
- 6-7 large potatoes
- 3x cups diced leftover ham
- ¼ cup finely chopped chives
- 1x cup of frozen peas
- 1x egg
Garlic Sauce
- 2x cups of kewpie mayo
- ¼ juice of lime
- 1x tsp cayenne pepper
- pinch of salt
- 3x cloves of garlic
Breading
- 4x cups of breadcrumbs
- salt and pepper
- 2x beaten eggs
- 2x tbsp milk
- parsley for garnish
Directions
Garlic Sauce
- Peel your garlic cloves and mince into a paste within a mortar and pestle. Add a dash of salt during this process
- Add remaining ingredients and combine well
- Store in the refrigerator whilst you prepare the remainder of the recipe
Breading Station
- Have your bread crumbs and seasoning in one dish and beaten eggs, with milk in another
- Put to the side until you have your potato mixture ready
Potato and Ham Mixture
- Roughly dice up your peeled potatoes and add them to a pot and cover with water. Add a few twists of rock salt and cook at medium heat until you can push a fork through them without much resistance
- Now mash your spuds until smooth and season with salt and pepper
- Mix all of your filling/mixture in an oversized bowl until well combined
- Form approx 1 super heaped tbsp of mixture in your hand so they make log shapes
- Place all of your logs onto a baking tray and get ready for the breading
- First dip the logs into egg and drain excess
- Then bang them into the bread crumbs and place on another tray ready for shallow frying
Cooking
- Get your heavy based saucepan to medium heat with 1-2cm deep of vegetable oil or beef tallow
- Carefully place each croquette into the pan and cook until golden brown on each side (approx 3-5 mins per batch)
- Once cooked, place them onto a wire tray to drain excess oil
- Lastly, sprinkle chopped parsley and flakey salt over the top.
