Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked meat (chicken, beef, or fish) or cooked mashed vegetables (like potatoes, carrots, peas), finely minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (or broth)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a pan, melt butter and sauté onion until soft. Add flour, cook for 1 minute, then gradually stir in milk to make a thick sauce.
- Mix the sauce with minced meat or vegetables. Add salt, pepper, and spices to taste. Let it cool completely in the fridge until firm.
- Shape the mixture into small logs or round patties.
- Dip each croquette into beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry croquettes in batches until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Would you like me to make a meat version (like chicken croquettes) or a vegetarian version (like potato/vegetable croquettes) specifically?