Prep Time: 10 minsCook Time: 15 minsTotal Time: 25 mins
Description
Potato Croquettes are CRISPYon the outside, CREAMY on the inside and a great way to use up leftovers or start fresh with some of the best Ham around!
INGREDIENT
2cup Leftover Mashed Potatoes
1cup Finely Diced Hill Meat Ham
8 Strips Hill Meat Hardwood Smoked Bacon (Cooked)
1cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2tbsp Thinly Sliced Chives
1/2tsp Garlic Powder
1/2cup All-Purpose Flour (Plus More For Your Hands)
1/2cup Vegetable or Canola Oil (For Frying)
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
Add mashed potatoes, Hill's ham of your choice, Hill's Hardwood Smoked Bacon, cheese, garlic powder, chives and ½ cup flour to a large bowl. Stir together with a wooden spoon until combined.
Step 2
Lightly flour your hands and divide the potato mixture into 16 small flat disks, about half an inch thick. TIP – use a cookie scoop to get perfectly even portions.
Step 3
Heat oil in a heavy bottomed skillet (I recommend cast iron if you have it). TIP – you can test if the oil is hot enough by sprinkling a few drops of water in. If they sizzle, it’s ready.
Step 4
Fry the croquettes in batches, flipping once, about 4 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate. TIP – don’t crowd the pan; leave space between each croquette so they crisp all around.