Brussels Street-Style Croquettes
Crispy golden croquettes filled with creamy mashed potatoes and ham, a nod to Brussels' bustling street food scene. This Belgian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs potatoes, butter, 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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, peeled and cubed potatoes
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 8 oz, diced ham
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2, beaten eggs
- 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.
