Turn your leftover mashed potatoes and holiday ham into these cheesy deep-fried croquettes!
Cook Time
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Total Time
1 hr 5 min
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
vegetable oil, for frying
3 cups mashed potatoes (750 g)
1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese (100 g)
1 cup diced ham (135 g)
½ cup all-purpose flour (60 g)
3 large eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups bread crumbs (170 g)
Nutrition Info
Calories 1091
Fat 21g
Carbs 175g
Fiber 10g
Sugar 10g
Protein 40g
How to Make It
1. Step
Fill a medium pot halfway with vegetable oil. Heat over medium heat until the temperature reaches 350°F (180°C).
2. Step
In a medium bowl, combine the mashed potatoes and shredded white cheddar cheese.
3. Step
Flatten ¼–⅓ cup of the mashed potato mixture into a disc in the palm of your hand, then place 4–6 pieces of ham in the center. Roll into a tight ball, completely encasing the ham in the potatoes. Repeat with the remaining mashed potato mixture and ham to make more balls.
4. Step
Add the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs to 3 separate medium bowls.
5. Step
Coat each potato ball in the flour, then dip in the eggs, then cover completely with the bread crumbs.
6. Step
Fry the croquettes, 2–3 at a time, in the hot oil for 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain while you repeat with the remaining croquettes.
