Cheese Croquettes with Dill
Crispy golden croquettes with a gooey cheese center, flecked with fresh dill and scallions. A quick, satisfying snack or light meal ready in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
- 2 medium, sliced scallions
- ½ cup for frying vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the 0.5 cup flour and 1 cup milk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a paste, about 3-4 minutes.
- 2
Remove from heat and stir in the 2 cups cheddar cheese, 0.25 cup dill, and 2 sliced scallions. Season with salt and pepper if you like. Let cool slightly until handleable, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Shape the mixture into 12 small logs or balls. Heat the 0.5 cup oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Fry the croquettes in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- medium saucepan
- whisk
- skillet
- paper towels
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