Crispy potato croquettes
laced with bits of smoked ham are served with a creamy roasted
red pepper sauce.
Potato
and Ham Croquettes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
- 2 large (about 1 1/2 pounds
total) russet potatoes, cooked and cooled
1 cup finely chopped, cooked, smoked ham
4 large eggs - divided use
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded mozzarella or panela cheese
1 MAGGI Beef Ribs Flavor Bouillon Tablet, dissolved in 1/4 cup
hot water
1 cup plain bread crumbs
3/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce:
- 1 (7.6-ounce) can NESTLÉ
Media Crema (a Mexican-style thick cream)
1/2 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers
1 tablespoon MAGGI Seasoning Sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Cover baking sheet with
wax paper; set aside.
- Smash potatoes with fork
in large bowl; add ham, 1 egg, parsley, cheese and bouillon mixture.
Mix until well combined.
- Beat remaining 3 eggs
in medium bowl. Place bread crumbs on plate. Form 1/4 cup potato
mixture into balls and flatten into 2-inch rounds; dip in eggs.
Dip croquettes into bread crumbs, turning to coat. Place croquettes
on prepared baking sheet.
- Heat oil in medium skillet
over medium-high heat. Add croquettes in batches; cook for 1
to 2 minutes on each side or until crisp and golden brown. Place
on paper towels to drain. Serve warm with Roasted Red Pepper
Sauce.
- For Roasted Red Bell Pepper
Sauce: Place media crema, bell peppers, seasoning sauce and lemon
juice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Makes 1 1/2 cups.
Makes 15 servings.
Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 25 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (1/15 of recipe): Calories: 190 Calories from Fat:
100 Total Fat: 12 g Saturated Fat: 4 g Cholesterol: 80 mg Sodium:
340 mg Carbohydrates: 15 g Dietary Fiber: 1 g Sugars: 1 g Protein:
7 g
Recipe and photograph are
the property of Nestlé® & Meals.com, used with permission.
