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These ham and cheese balls may be spicy. If you have a lighter tolerance to spice you can substitute the Dijon Mustard with regular mustard if you prefer. This recipe can be done with a deep fryer if you have one.

Let's Get Started…

Ingredients To Gather

• 6 oz diced Deli Ham

• 1 Cups grated Swiss Cheese

• 2 Tablespoon Butter

• 2 Tablespoon Flour

• 1 1/2 Cups Milk

• 1/2 Cups small dice Onion

• 2 minced Garlic Cloves

• Pinch Cayenne

• 1/2 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard

• 1 beaten Egg (mixed with 1T of water)

• 1 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs

• 3/4 Cups Flour

• Canola Oil (for frying)

Step By Step Directions To Follow

1. Melt your butter, add in your flour and stir . Add milk, stir until the mixture thickens.

2. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil, add onion and cook about 5 minutes. Add your garlic.

3. Once it’s thick, add the cheese, diced ham, onion/garlic mixture, cayenne, and mustard and stir together.

4. Set up your breading station by placing flour, egg wash, and breadcrumbs in 3 separate dishes. Once your mixture has cooled completely, form into 3 inch long logs or into golfball sized balls. Roll in flour, then egg and then coat with breadcrumbs.

5. Heat a deep fryer or large pot of oil to 360 degrees and fry them in batches until golden brown.

Finished!

These croquettes are normally made with mashed potatoes, however, since this one doesn't have it feel free to serve french fries on the side if you're eating it as a meal. However, this recipe is great for an appetizer. Feel free to make these for a social gathering or a night in with friends and family.

Enjoy!

Article & Photo Source: Urban Cookery