Ham and Rice Croquettes
Crispy, golden-brown croquettes made with leftover rice and ham, mixed with parmesan cheese and fried to perfection. A delicious way to transform simple ingredients into an elegant appetizer or main dish.
4 servings
20 min
Ingredients
- •2 cups cooked white rice, cooled
- •¾ cup finely chopped cooked ham (about 1/4 pound)
- •⅓ cup grated parmesan
- •2 whole large eggs, divided
- •½ cup plain dry bread crumbs
- •3 cups vegetable oil
- •1 piece deep-fat thermometer
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Stir together rice, ham, cheese, 1 egg, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Put remaining egg (lightly beaten) and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls.
5 min
- 2.
Heat 1 to 1 1/2 inches oil to 350°F in a 10-inch skillet over high heat. Meanwhile, dampen your hands and form 1/4-cup amounts of rice mixture into 2 1/2-inch cakes. Lightly coat with egg, then with bread crumbs. Fry croquettes in 2 batches, turning once or twice, until golden-brown, 2 to 3 minutes per batch.
15 min
