Cheese Croquettes from Brazil (Croquettes De Queijo)
These are famous snacks in Brazil and are often served any time of day. They're usually served with salsa.
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READY IN: 45mins
SERVES: 4
YIELD: 12 croquettes
UNITS: US
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius or 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rub butter into flour until it gives a coarse mixture.
- 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.
- Shape dough into golf ball size.
- Dip into slightly beaten egg white.
- Place in a well oiled baking sheet and bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until brown and crispy.
- Invert the balls as well baking this time for 5 minutes or until brown and crispy too.
- Serve warm with chili salsa.
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