DUTCH CROQUETTES

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Famous in the Netherlands, this is a traditional Dutch delicacy. Our family enjoys these every New Years Eve. They are full of flavor, and a hit with almost every man I have ever met.

Provided by PrincessSarahNP

Categories     Pork

Time 1h30m

Yield 45-50 croquettes, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb Italian sausage
1 lb ground beef (can substitute ground turkey instead)
1 ounce meatloaf seasoning mix (1 McCormick seasoning package)
1/4 cup dry onion soup mix (1 package)
3 tablespoons dried chives
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
1 cup milk
1 cup beef stock
3 tablespoons dried chives
2 -3 cups all-purpose flour
3 eggs
3 tablespoons water
2 -3 cups dried breadcrumbs, chopped fine
vegetable oil, for deep frying

Steps:

  • Brown and cook sausage and ground beef in large frying pan. While browning, add soup mix, meatloaf seasoning, and chives.
  • Sauce instructions: melt butter in separate saucepan.
  • Add flour to butter, stirring well.
  • Add milk and beef stock to butter mixture.
  • Stirring continually, cook until thickened.
  • Add sauce to meat mixture.
  • Let cool in refrigerator. (usually overnight).
  • Shape Meat Mixture into 2 inch logs (croquettes).
  • Make egg mixture by mixing eggs and water together with whisk until blended.
  • Place on separate dinner plates: flour, egg mixture, and fine bread crumbs.
  • Roll croquettes into flour, then egg mixture, then bread crumbs. May repeat if desired.
  • Cool again in the freezer, or refrigerator until hard, but not frozen.
  • Deep fry at 375 degrees in hot vegetable oil until browned, 4-6 at a time.
  • Serve heated.
  • Watch them disappear.

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