Ham and cheese croquettes

Tamara West

These croquettes add a little extra festive delight to shared meals. They can be reheated in the oven if you are preparing them in advance.

Ingredients

6 medium	New potatoes (Main)
2 Tbsp	Smoked butter
1 Tbsp	Sour cream
1 tsp	Grated nutmeg
2 cups	Grated cheese, I used smoked cheddar, colby and parmesan (Main)
150 g	Ham, shredded (Main)
1 handful	Fresh chives, chopped
1 scoop	Plain flour, seasoned to coat croquettes
2	Eggs, beaten, to coat croquettes
1 bowl	Panko breadcrumbs, to coat croquettes
1	Coconut, freshly grated, to coat croquettes (optional)
1	Lemon, cut into wedges to serve or aioli for dipping

Directions

1. Boil potatoes until tender. Rice the potatoes (or press through a sieve), discarding the skins.
2. Add smoked butter, sour cream and nutmeg. Mix until smooth. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3. Add cheese, ham and chopped chives. Mix and chill.
4. Toss palmfuls of the potato mixture in seasoned flour, roll into logs, cut to desired size, then dip into egg and roll in breadcrumbs (mixed with grated coconut if using).
5. Fry the croquettes until coloured.
6. Remove, drain and serve with a squeeze of lemon or an aioli dipping sauce.

Check out Warren's other festive delights

• Oyster and giblet stuffing
• Turkey breast with mole sauce
• Warm roasted vegetable salad