Ham Croquettes Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. butter
- 1/4 c. flour
- 1 c. lowfat milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1 sm. onion, chopped
- 1/2 sm. green pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1/2 can water chestnuts, minced
- 1 heaping teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 1/2 c. grnd, cooked ham
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tbsp. cool water
- 1/2 c. seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/4 c. veg. oil
Directions
- Heat butter; stir in flour, lowfat milk, salt, pepper and spices. Stir till mix begins to thicken. Remove from heat. Mix vegetables, mustard, 1 egg with ham. Mix with sauce.
- Chill till easy to handle. Roll in 2-inch balls (or possibly flat patties). Dip in egg/water. Roll in bread crumbs. Let stand 5 min. Fry till brown on all sides (3 or possibly 4 min). Serves 6-8.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 154g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 296 | |
| Calories from Fat 154 | 52% |
| Total Fat 17.43g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 5.57g | 22% |
| Trans Fat 0.18g | |
| Cholesterol 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium 672mg | 28% |
| Potassium 343mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 21.93g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 2.7g | 2% |
| Protein 12.68g | 20% |
