cheese and chive croquettes

Mission Viejo, CA
Updated on Apr 4, 2013

Mom used to make something like this. They were really good.Source: Unknown

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Ingredients

  • - 1 lb. grated mozzarella cheese
  • - 1 1/2 cups flour
  • - 4 tbsp. snipped fresh chives
  • - 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • - 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • - 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • - vegetable oil for deep frying

How To Make cheese and chive croquettes

  • Step 1
    Put mozzarella cheese, 1 cup flour, chives, cayenne pepper and eggs in bowl. Mix to combine. Shape mixture into balls, put on plate lined with plastic food wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Mix cornstarch and remaining flour on plate. Roll balls in flour mixture and chill for 10 minutes. Heat oil in pan til a cube of bread dropped in browns in 50 seconds, and deep fry croquettes, in batches, for 4 to 5 minutes or til golden. Drain on absorbent kitchen paper and serve. Makes 24.

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