Cheese Croquettes with Sour Cream
Crispy golden cheese croquettes with a creamy, melty center, served with a dollop of cool sour cream. A perfect appetizer or snack.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 15g
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 large egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- 1
Melt the 3 tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the 0.5 cup flour and stir constantly until the mixture turns light golden, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Slowly whisk in the 1 cup milk, stirring until the sauce thickens and pulls away from the pan, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Remove from heat and stir in the 1.5 cups cheddar until melted. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the mixture on a plate and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
- 4
Shape the chilled mixture into 12 small cylinders. Set up a breading station: beat the 2 eggs in one bowl, place the 1 cup breadcrumbs in another.
- 5
Dip each croquette into the beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
- 6
Heat the 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the croquettes in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
- 7
Serve the croquettes warm with the 0.5 cup sour cream for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- saucepan
- whisk
- mixing bowls
- deep skillet
- tongs
- paper towels
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