Belgian Cheese Croquettes |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This serves 4 as an entree. Ingredients:
4 tablespoons butter |
1/3 cup flour |
1 1/2 cups milk |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1/4 teaspoon 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:
1. In medium saucepan, melt butter; blend in the 1/3 cup flour.
2. Add the 1 1/2 cups milk all at once; cook and stir until thickened.
3. Add pepper and nutmeg.
4. Stir about 1/2 cup hot mixture into egg yolks; return to hot mixture.
5. Cook and stir 10 minutes.
6. Add cheese; stir until smooth.
7. Spread cheese mixture in lightly greased 11x7x1 1/2 inch baking pan.
8. Chill until firm.
9. Cut chilled mixture into 12 portions.
10. In small bowl, beat together the 2 eggs and the 1/2 cup milk.
11. Roll cheese croquettes carefully in the 1/2 cup flour; dip in egg mixture, then roll in crumbs to coat.
12. Deep fry in oil heated to 375° until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
13. Drain.
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