Rocky's Zesty Ham Croquettes

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Grind ham into a large bowl; set aside.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat 3 eggs in a separate small bowl; set aside.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and dried onion; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': '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. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': '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. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': '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.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (16 servings total)