Brazilian Cheese Croquettes
Crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy on the inside, these Brazilian-inspired croquettes are a fun and delicious snack or appetizer. They're surprisingly easy to make at home with simple ingredients.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 large egg
- 1.5 cups breadcrumbs
- 3 cups vegetable oil
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, bring the 2 cups chicken broth and 2 tbsp butter to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Reduce heat to low, add the 1 cup flour all at once, and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Beat in the 2 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, until the dough is glossy and sticky.
- 4
Stir in the 1.5 cups mozzarella and 0.5 tsp salt until fully combined. The dough will be soft and stretchy.
- 5
With wet hands, shape the dough into 1.5-inch balls or teardrop shapes. Roll each in the 1.5 cups breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
- 6
Heat the 3 cups oil in a deep pot to 350°F. Fry the croquettes in batches without crowding, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per batch.
- 7
Drain on paper towels and serve hot. Enjoy the crispy exterior and melty cheese center!
Tools you’ll need
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Deep pot for frying
- Thermometer
- Paper towels
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