Directions:
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup flour, the cayenne pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to make a dry, stiff mixture, about 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk to make a smooth paste. Stir until the batter forms a ball, about 3 more minutes.
- Remove from the heat; stir in the ham, cheese and thyme. Spread the mixture evenly into a greased 8-inch square baking pan. Cool, then refrigerate until firm, at least 45 minutes and up to 1 day.
- Meanwhile, make the pea sauce: Bring 3 cups water and the garlic to a boil in a saucepan. Add the peas; cook until thawed, 30 seconds. Drain, then transfer the peas and garlic to a blender. Add the broth and lemon zest; puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Heat about 3 inches of oil to 340 degrees in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Place the remaining 1/4 cup flour, the eggs and the saltine crumbs in 3 separate shallow dishes. Cut the chilled dough into 20 4-inch-long croquettes. Dredge each in flour, then dip in the eggs, letting the excess drip off, and roll in the saltines.
- Fry the croquettes in the oil in batches until golden brown. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate. Season with salt and serve with the pea sauce.
- Photograph by Kate Sears
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 91.02 Kcal (381 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 40.76 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 4.53g | 7% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 33.63mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 186.54mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 106.82mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 7.34g | 2% | |
| Sugars | 1.52g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.07g | 4% | |
| Protein | 5.31g | 11% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 135.58 Kcal (568 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 60.71 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 6.75g | 7% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 50.1mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 277.87mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 159.12mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 10.94g | 2% | |
| Sugars | 2.27g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6g | 4% | |
| Protein | 7.9g | 11% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.2mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 75.9mg | 5% | |
* 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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