HAM AND CHEESE CROQUETTES

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Impress the crowd at your next big social function with our Ham and Cheese Croquettes. These yummy Ham and Cheese Croquettes are always a huge hit.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 5h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3-1/4 cups oil, divided
1/3 cup chopped onions
3/4 cup flour, divided
1-1/2 cups milk
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Swiss Cheese
6 oz. OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Slow Cooked Ham, chopped
2 eggs
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo
1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard

Steps:

  • Heat 3 Tbsp. oil in medium saucepan on medium-low heat. Add onions; cook 6 to 8 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Whisk in 6 Tbsp. flour until blended. Stir in milk. Bring to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook on medium-low heat 2 to 3 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Add cheese; stir until melted. Stir in ham; spread onto bottom of shallow dish. Refrigerate 3 to 4 hours or until firm.
  • Roll cheese mixture into 36 balls, using about 1 Tbsp. cheese mixture for each ball. Whisk eggs in small bowl until blended. Place bread crumbs and remaining flour in 2 separate bowls. Add cheese balls, 1 at a time, to flour, then eggs, then bread crumbs, turning to evenly coat each cheese ball with each ingredient. Refrigerate 30 min.
  • Heat remaining oil to 350ºF in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add cheese balls, in small batches; cook 2 to 3 min. or until golden brown. Remove from oil with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
  • Mix mayo and mustard until blended. Serve with warm croquettes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g

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