Cheese Croquettes (4)
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Place the cheese in a mixing bowl, cover with milk and soak for at least an hour.
  2. Meanwhile place the two egg yolks in a mixing bowl and blend in the seperate milk or cream. Add the flour a little at a time, beating well, to form a smooth thick batter.
  3. Drain the cheese when ready and set aside. Spead the breadcrumbs on a plate and season.
  4. Beat the egg whites until firm then fold into the batter.
  5. Heat the oil over a medium high heat in a pan for deep frying until hot but not smoking.
  6. Roll the pieces of cheese in the breadcrumbs until well coated then dip in the batter making sure the cheese is covered. Fry in the oil a few at a time.
  7. Drain on paper towels and keep warm until all are cooked. Serve hot.