French · Dinner
Fried Ham and Cheese Croquettes (Gluten-Free)
Crisp panko-crusted croquettes made with a gluten-free bechamel binding ham and Gruyere, deep fried until golden and shattering. The filling stays molten and savoury inside, with nutmeg lifting the cheese sauce. Served with mustard mayonnaise for dipping alongside a small green salad.
$4
25 minsPrep
10 minsCook
35 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
681Calories
28.6gProtein
47.1gFat
35.5gCarbs
6.7gSugar
1.7gFiber
1511mgSodium
265mgChol
19.4gSat Fat
475mgPotassium
402mgCalcium
2.1mgIron
1.3mcgVitamin B12
3mgVitamin C
gluten-free
gluten-free
Instructions
1
Prep
Dice the cooked ham finely and grate the Gruyere cheese, setting both aside in a small bowl.
2
Melt
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until foaming, then whisk in the rice flour to form a paste.
3
Whisk
Gradually whisk in the milk over medium heat for about 4 minutes until thickened and no lumps remain.
4
Build
Stir the ham, Gruyere, nutmeg, salt and black pepper into the sauce off the heat until glossy.
5
Chill
Spread the mixture into a shallow dish, press plastic wrap onto the surface, and chill for 2 hours until firm.
6
Dredge
Shape the chilled mixture into 4 logs, roll each in rice flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat in panko.
7
Fry
Heat vegetable oil to 350F in a small saucepan over medium heat, then fry the croquettes for about 3 minutes, turning once, until deep golden.
8
Finish
Lift croquettes onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain for 1 minute, then whisk mustard into mayonnaise.
9
Plate
Arrange the croquettes on a plate beside the salad greens and mustard mayonnaise for dipping.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 13 oz371g cooked ham
- 2.8 oz80g Gruyere cheese
- 1 cup240ml whole milk
- 2 tbsp28g butter
- 4 tbsp32g rice flour
- 2 pinch2 pinch nutmeg, ground
- 2 pinch2 pinch salt
- 2 pinch2 pinch black pepper
- 1/2 cup60g rice flour, for dredging
- 22 small eggs
- 2/3 cup70g gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cup480ml vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 tsp2 tsp mustard, Dijon
- 2 tbsp28g mayonnaise
- 22 small handful mixed salad greens
