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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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Neighbors happened to drop in the first time I made these...they loved them! I say my hobby's crafting. Actually, though, it's helping my husband with ranch work and running after the kids. We have four of them, from 13 to 9. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter |
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon curry powder |
1/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3/4 cup milk |
2 to 3 teaspoons prepared mustard |
1 teaspoon grated onion |
2 cups coarsely ground fully cooked ham |
2/3 cup dry bread crumbs |
1 egg, beaten |
2 tablespoons water |
oil for deep-fat frying |
cheese sauce: |
2 tablespoons butter |
2 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
dash pepper |
1-1/4 cups milk |
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese |
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, melt butter; stir in curry powder and flour. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in mustard and onion; add ham and mix well. Cover and chill thoroughly.
2. With wet hands, shape mixture into 10 balls. Roll balls in bread crumbs; shape each into a cone. Whisk together egg and water. Dip cones into egg mixture; roll again in crumbs.
3. Heat oil in a deep-fat fryer to 375°. Fry croquettes, a few at a time, for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; keep warm.
4. For the cheese sauce, melt butter in a saucepan; stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add cheeses; stir until melted. Spoon over croquettes. Yield: 5 servings.
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