Ingredients
BUTTER
80g
FLOUR
100g
MILK
500ml
SALT
PEPPER
NUTMEG
CHEESE
50g
HAM
100g
EGG WASH
And these Crispy Milk Croquettes are no different. They’re also known as “crocchette di latte”, and they get that name because of the milky bechamel sauce it’s made with. Ham (or other deli meats) and cheese are usually added, but it’s also a great way to make use of a few meat and cheese scraps in the fridge. The taste and texture will remind you of fried cheese sticks and creamy arancini balls. They’re surprisingly easy to make and easy to customize to your liking.
It’s a great appetizer or savory snack!
How To Make Crispy Milk Croquettes
Make the bechamel sauce:
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and stir until it’s fully incorporated into the butter. Pour in the milk, while whisking constantly. This will prevent lumps! Continue to cook until the white sauce thickens. Season, then add the ham and cheese.
Make the croquettes.
Spread the milk mixture in a baking tin, then cover and refrigerate. Once the mixture has cooled (about 30 minutes), cut it into 10 to 12 pieces (it shouldn’t be too big).
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