Christmas

Ham Croquettes

One of the perks of a Christmas feast is having leftovers. This recipe turns New Zealand ham into tasty little croquettes.

Intermediate
4
30 mins
10 mins

1cup diced NZ ham

3 cups mashed potato, cooled

50g mozzarella, chopped

1cup diced NZ ham

1 egg

¼ cup finely chopped parsley

⅓ cup plain flour

Coating

½ cup plain flour

½ cup breadcrumbs

2 eggs

Thank you to Basil and Lime for creating this recipe!

Ingredients

1cup diced NZ ham

3 cups mashed potato, cooled

50g mozzarella, chopped

1cup diced NZ ham

1 egg

¼ cup finely chopped parsley

⅓ cup plain flour

Coating

½ cup plain flour

½ cup breadcrumbs

2 eggs

Thank you to Basil and Lime for creating this recipe!

Nutrition

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01
Make the filling

In a large bowl, combine the mashed potato, mozzarella, ham, 1 egg, parsley, and ⅓ cup flour.

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02
Prepare the coating

Place remaining ½ cup flour on a dinner plate, the breadcrumbs on another plate. Beat the remaining 2 eggs in a small bowl.

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03
Make the croquettes

Shape a spoonful of the potato mix into a small ball. Roll it in the flour, then into the egg, and then the breadcrumbs. Repeat this until all the mixture has been used up.

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04
Cook the croquettes

Pour canola oil into a small saucepan. Heat it on medium high and once hot, deep fry the croquettes in batches, for approximately 8 mins, turning as necessary until they are golden.

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Serving

Drain on paper towels and serve while hot.

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Christmas

Ham Croquettes

One of the perks of a Christmas feast is having leftovers. This recipe turns New Zealand ham into tasty little croquettes.

30 mins | 10 mins
Intermediate
4

1cup diced NZ ham

3 cups mashed potato, cooled

50g mozzarella, chopped

1cup diced NZ ham

1 egg

¼ cup finely chopped parsley

⅓ cup plain flour

Coating

½ cup plain flour

½ cup breadcrumbs

2 eggs

Thank you to Basil and Lime for creating this recipe!

01
Make the filling

In a large bowl, combine the mashed potato, mozzarella, ham, 1 egg, parsley, and ⅓ cup flour.

02
Prepare the coating

Place remaining ½ cup flour on a dinner plate, the breadcrumbs on another plate. Beat the remaining 2 eggs in a small bowl.

03
Make the croquettes

Shape a spoonful of the potato mix into a small ball. Roll it in the flour, then into the egg, and then the breadcrumbs. Repeat this until all the mixture has been used up.

04
Cook the croquettes

Pour canola oil into a small saucepan. Heat it on medium high and once hot, deep fry the croquettes in batches, for approximately 8 mins, turning as necessary until they are golden.

05
Serving

Drain on paper towels and serve while hot.