Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes, cold and mashed
- 1 cup baby shrimp, cooked
- 1/4 cup black olives, pitted, chopped
- 2 scallions, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup ham, cooked and cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup homogenized milk
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 2 cups vegetable oil
How to Make
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Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, shrimp, olives, scallions, ham and mozzarella with a wooden spoon.
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Step 2: Roll the mixture into 3 x 1-inch logs, about 1/3 cup of mixture.
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Step 3: Place the breadcrumbs in a medium bowl.
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Step 4: In another medium bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
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Step 5: Dip the potato logs into the egg mixture and then breadcrumbs.
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Step 6: Dip again in the egg mixture and then breadcrumbs so that each croquette is double crusted.
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Step 7: Repeat with remaining potato logs.
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Step 8: Heat a medium sauté pan on medium to high heat.
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Step 9: Heat the vegetable oil and fry each croquette in the pan for approximately 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown.
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Step 10: Drain on paper towel.
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