My Great Grandmother's Ham Croquettes Recipe

Ham Croquettes

This recipe is designed to yield 6 servings. The ingredient amounts are adjusted accordingly, though the cooking times and steps remain unchanged. Note that scaling the recipe may affect its outcome.

Ingredients

• pound diced ham
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs, divided

Directions

1. Gather all the ingredients needed for the recipe.
2. Preheat your oven to 350F (175C).
3. In a bowl, mix the diced ham, egg, mayonnaise, and half of the bread crumbs.
4. Shape the mixture into 6 balls, making sure they are evenly sized.
5. Spread the remaining bread crumbs onto a plate.
6. Roll each ball in the bread crumbs until fully coated.
7. Place the coated croquettes in a baking dish, arranging them in a single layer.
8. Bake the croquettes in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crispy.

Cook's Note

For added richness, you can experiment by incorporating cream cheese or Cheddar cheese in the filling. However, feel free to customize the filling to your preference by adding any ingredients you enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 140
• Total Fat: 5g (6% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 1g (7% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 45mg (15% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 481mg (21% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 14g (5% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 1g (3% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 1g
• Protein: 10g (20% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 38mg (3% Daily Value)
• Iron: 1mg (6% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 47mg (1% Daily Value)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is based on available data, and may not be available for all ingredients.