Cheese Croquettes from Brazil (Croquettes De Queijo)

Pneuma's Note:

These are famous snacks in Brazil and are often served any time of day. They're usually served with salsa.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 12.0 croquet ...

• 2 ounces butter , cubed
• 2⁄3; cup flour
• 1 egg , separated
• ¼ cup breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese or ¼ cup any hard cheese , grated
• salt and pepper , as needed
• 1 tablespoon water or 1 tablespoon water , as needed
• chili , salsa for serving

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius or 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Rub butter into flour until it gives a coarse mixture.
3. Add egg yolk, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, and water, and mix together. Add a tablespoon of water if you find them difficult to bind.
4. Shape dough into golf ball size.
5. Dip into slightly beaten egg white.
6. Place in a well oiled baking sheet and bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until brown and crispy.
7. Invert the balls as well baking this time for 5 minutes or until brown and crispy too.
8. Serve warm with chili salsa.

Reviews

[Dug]

Very tasty. Had to put them back in the oven for another 5 minutes as they were a bit doughy inside. Next time I will squish them down for more even cooking. Will definitely try again, Thanks.

[Chef Jean]

Very good! So easy! I used marinara sauce to dip them in, which went great with the parm cheese. These would be great to serve at a party :) Made for PAC spring 09.