Ham & Smoked Gouda Croquettes

Prep time: 10 min

Total time: 60min

Makes : 20 Pieces

Ingredients
Nutritional Information

large russet potato, peeled and cut in 1-in. (2-cm) pieces

3 tbsp

plus 1/4 cup (60 mL) all-purpose flour (approx.)

45 mL

3 tbsp

35% cream

45 mL

1/2 cup

shredded smoked Gouda cheese, such as Sylvan Star

125 mL

1/3 cup

finely chopped ham

75 mL

3 tbsp

finely chopped fresh chives

45 mL

eggs, beaten

1 cup

panko breadcrumbs

250 mL

2 cups

vegetable oil for frying (approx.)

500 mL

Per serving (1 croquette):

calories

110

fat

6 g

saturated fat

1.5 g

carbs

10 g

sugar

0 g

protein

3 g

cholestrol

25 mg

fibre

1 g

sodium

75 mg

Directions

Place potato in large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potato is fork-tender, about 15 min.
Drain and mash potato. Stir in 3 tbsp (45 mL) of the flour and cream. Stir in cheese, ham and chives, mixing until evenly incorporated. Refrigerate potato mixture until cooled completely, about 30 min
Place remaining 1/4 cup (60 mL) flour, eggs and panko in three separate bowls. Divide potato mixture into bite-size balls. (If the dough is quite sticky, dust hands with flour.) Place each ball in the flour and shake off excess. Then dip each ball into the eggs and roll in panko to coat.
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until a few breadcrumbs sizzle and bubble immediately when dropped into the oil. Cook the croquettes, turning halfway through, until golden brown, approx. 3 min. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.