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Ham Croquettes
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Ham Croquettes
Total Time50 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings6
Total Time50 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings6-8

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Spiral Sliced Smoked HamKey IngredientSpiral Sliced Smoked Ham
AboutTransform our Spiral Sliced Smoked Ham and mashed potato leftovers into crispy, savory Ham Croquettes. Serve with salsa and enjoy every bite!
Let's CookFollow the directions below, fire up the kitchen, and get cooking! For the love of meat.
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Ingredients
Key IngredientProduct ImageSpiral Sliced Smoked Ham
 
1 Cup Leftover Farmer John Spiral Sliced Smoked Ham, Diced
 
5 Cups Cold Mashed Potatoes, (About 5 Medium Potatoes)
 
1 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
 
2 Tsp. Salt
 
1 Tsp. Black Pepper
 
2 Serrano Chili Peppers, Diced
 
1 Cup All Purpose Flour
 
4 Cups Panko Breadcrumbs
 
5 Eggs, Scrambled
 
3-4 Cups Canola Oil For Frying
 
Hot Sauce Or Salsa If Desired
Spiral Sliced Smoked HamKey IngredientSpiral Sliced Smoked Ham
Directions
1Mix mashed potatoes with ham, cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, and chilis in a medium bowl.
2Using an ice cream scoop, portion croquettes & set aside.
3Beat eggs in one bowl; place breadcrumbs in another bowl and flour in a third bowl.
4Pour canola oil into a medium skillet – enough to cover half of the croquettes – and heat over medium-high. You’ll know it’s ready when you add a pinch of breadcrumbs and it bubbles immediately.
5Dip potato balls in flour, then egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
6Working in batches, fry, turning often, until golden brown and crisp, 3–4 minutes.
7Drain on paper towels.
8Serve when hot with side of hot sauce.
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