Belgian Cheese Croquettes Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 tbsp butter
1/3 cup flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp nutmeg
3 egg yolks
4 cups swiss cheese, shredded
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup flour
1 cup fine dry breadcrumb
oil

Directions:

In medium saucepan, melt butter; blend in the 1/3 cup flour.
Add the 1 1/2 cups milk all at once; cook and stir until thickened.
Add pepper and nutmeg.
Stir about 1/2 cup hot mixture into egg yolks; return to hot mixture.
Cook and stir 10 minutes.
Add cheese; stir until smooth.
Spread cheese mixture in lightly greased 11x7x1 1/2 inch baking pan.
Chill until firm.
Cut chilled mixture into 12 portions.
In small bowl, beat together the 2 eggs and the 1/2 cup milk.
Roll cheese croquettes carefully in the 1/2 cup flour; dip in egg mixture, then roll in crumbs to coat.
Deep fry in oil heated to 375° until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
Drain.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	887.35 Kcal (3715 kJ)
Calories from fat	488.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	54.27g	83%
Cholesterol	336.94mg	112%
Sodium	1143.14mg	48%
Potassium	416.84mg	9%
Total Carbs	53.81g	18%
Sugars	8.43g	34%
Dietary Fiber	4.09g	16%
Protein	45.26g	91%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	3.7mg	20%
Calcium	1150.7mg	115%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	217.37 Kcal (910 kJ)
Calories from fat	119.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.29g	83%
Cholesterol	82.54mg	112%
Sodium	280.03mg	48%
Potassium	102.11mg	9%
Total Carbs	13.18g	18%
Sugars	2.06g	34%
Dietary Fiber	1g	16%
Protein	11.09g	91%
Iron	0.9mg	20%
Calcium	281.9mg	115%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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