Potato and Ham Croquettes are a different take on the mince and white potato croquettes.
They are a little fiddly, but kids love anything that doesn’t need a fork and knife. It’s also a great addition to the lunch box or when you want a filling snack.
It’s a great addition to the table for family Christmas gatherings.
Method
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In a large frying pan, melt butter and sauté the onion with salt pepper and nutmeg for about 5 minutes or until softened but not brown.
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Place onion in a large bowl. Add the mashed potatoes, cheese, egg yolk, cream, and ham and mix. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cover the potato and refrigerate for several hours.
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Get two plates and put flour on one, breadcrumbs on the other.
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Whisk eggs in another bowl.
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Then, take about a tablespoon of mixture in your hands and form into a ball to create the croquettes.
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Roll it through the flour, shake off excess then dip into egg mixture and completely coat it and roll them in the breadcrumbs.
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Add enough peanut oil to large fry pan or use a deep fryer and heat it up.
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When the oil is ready, fry the croquettes for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.
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Drain on paper towels before serving.
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Sweet Potato and Ham Croquettes is not suitable for freezing.
These are great as finger food and take just 5 minutes to cook for each batch!
