Baked Manchego and Tomato Croquettes with Garlic Aioli

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Golden baked croquettes filled with creamy Manchego cheese and ripe tomatoes, served alongside a garlicky aioli for dipping. This Spanish recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Manchego cheese, grated, ripe tomatoes, finely diced, and all-purpose flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 20 min Serves 6 Spanish cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter. Whisk in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and cook for 2 minutes until lightly golden.
  2. Step 2: Gradually whisk in 1 cup milk, stirring constantly until a thick béchamel sauce forms, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup grated Manchego cheese, 1/2 cup finely diced tomatoes, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Let cool to room temperature.
  3. Step 3: Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch balls. Dip each ball into 2 beaten eggs, then coat with 1 cup panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Step 4: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place croquettes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush with 2 tbsp olive oil. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and crispy.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 minced garlic clove to make garlic aioli. Serve croquettes warm with aioli for dipping.

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