Cheese Croquettes
From: Jean-Claude B., St-Adalbert, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Deep-frying time: 4 to 5 minutes
Servings: 8 croquettes
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 egg yolk, beaten
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] dry mustard
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 4 ounces [100 g] Cheddar cheese, cut into small dices
  • Salt and pepper
  • Frying oil
Coating
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 2 1/2 ounces [65 g] breadcrumbs
  • A little flour [to get a nice coating]
  • Into a clean bowl, mix together beaten egg yolk, dry mustard, chopped celery and Cheddar cheese dices; salt and pepper to taste.
  • Evenly spread egg yolk mixture into a pan; cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Evenly cut mixture into 8 squares [croquettes].
  • Dip each square into coating beaten egg, then into breadcrumbs, mixed or not with a little flour; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Deep-fry half of croquettes for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes into hot oil.
  • Drain croquettes onto paper toweling.
  • Repeat with remaining croquettes.