Ingredients
- 8 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into medium-sized chunks
- 1 cup ham, chopped into small pieces
- ¾ cup cheese, chopped into small pieces
- ½ green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 cup flour
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- Oil, for frying
Directions
- 1Heat water in a pot to a simmer, then add the potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and stir.
- 2Cover and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until a fork can easily pierce the potatoes.
- 3Dry the potatoes on a towel, allowing them to steam to remove excess moisture, then transfer to a large bowl.
- 4Mash the potatoes until no large chunks remain.
- 5Add the ham, cheese, onions, the other teaspoon of salt, pepper, and milk.
- 6Mix until evenly incorporated.
- 7Shape the potato mixture into 2-inch discs.
- 8Separate the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs into separate bowls.
- 9Dredge the croquettes into the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip them into the eggs, and then coat them evenly in the bread crumbs.
- 10Fry 2-3 croquettes at a time until golden brown, then drain on a rack or paper towels with a sprinkle of salt.
