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Ham and Potato Croquettes

Cultural Context

Originating from Italy, ham and potato croquettes are a beloved comfort food often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer. They reflect the Italian tradition of using simple, leftover ingredients to create delicious dishes. Today, variations can be found across the globe, with different fillings and coatings, making them a popular choice in many cuisines.

ItalianITappetizer
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
500 g di patate a pasta gialla
80 g di prosciutto cotto di alta qualità
100 g di fiordilatte
sale
pepe
noce moscata
pangrattato q.b.
2 uova
olio di semi di arachide per friggere

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

Turkey ham is lower in fat while chicken is a more economical option.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy, while margarine is often less expensive.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: panko breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

1

Boil the yellow potatoes until tender, then mash them.

2

Mix the mashed potatoes with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

3

Take a portion of the potato mixture, flatten it, and place a piece of prosciutto and fiordilatte in the center.

4

Fold the potato mixture over the filling to form a crocchè.

5

Dip each crocchè in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.

6

Heat peanut oil in a frying pan and deep-fry the crocchè until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

boilingfrying

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Crocchette di Patate e Prosciutto
Local Name: Crocchette di Prosciutto e Patate

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