Brussels Street-Style Croquettes
Crispy golden croquettes filled with creamy mashed potatoes and ham, a nod to Brussels' bustling street food scene. This Belgian quick recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs potatoes, butter, and milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 12, 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.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 8 oz ham, diced
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cups (for frying) vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, milk, ham, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Step 2: Shape mixture into 1.5-inch balls. Roll each in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
- Step 3: In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry croquettes in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Step 4: Serve warm with a dollop of aioli or a side of Belgian fries for a street food-inspired meal.
