Brie and Basil Croquettes Recipe

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Brie and Basil Croquettes
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Directions:

  1. Melt butter in heavy saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 1/4 cup flour and stir until light golden, about 2 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Gradually whisk in milk.
  5. Return pan to heat.
  6. Simmer gently until very thick but still pourable, about 4 minutes.
  7. Add cheese and basil and stir until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat.
  9. Season with salt and pepper.
  10. Stir in 1 egg.
  11. Pour into 10 diameter pie plate.
  12. Press plastic wrap onto surface of cheese mixture to prevent skin from forming.
  13. Chill overnight.
  14. With floured hands, form cheese mixture into walnut-size balls.
  15. Dust cheese balls with flour.
  16. Chill until firm, about 1 hour.
  17. Press each cheese ball into 3/4 thick round.
  18. Place remaining egg in small bowl and beat to blend.
  19. Place crumbs in medium bowl.
  20. Dip cheese rounds into egg, then into crumbs, coating thoroughly.
  21. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  22. Working in batches, fry cheese rounds just until brown, about 1 minute per side.
  23. Do not overcook.
  24. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 288.38 Kcal (1207 kJ)
Calories from fat 180.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.06g 31%
Cholesterol 94.26mg 31%
Sodium 344.5mg 14%
Potassium 121.6mg 3%
Total Carbs 15.29g 5%
Sugars 2.71g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.72g 3%
Protein 10.91g 22%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 126.8mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 193 Kcal (808 kJ)
Calories from fat 120.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.43g 31%
Cholesterol 63.08mg 31%
Sodium 230.56mg 14%
Potassium 81.38mg 3%
Total Carbs 10.24g 5%
Sugars 1.82g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.48g 3%
Protein 7.3g 22%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.8mg 7%
Calcium 84.8mg 13%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.3
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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