Brie and Basil Croquettes
- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter
- 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 9 ounces chilled brie cheese (rind removed, cut into 1-inch chunks) or 9 ounces camembert cheese (rind removed, cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 1⁄4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
- 2 large eggs
- all-purpose flour, for coating
- 2 cups dry breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
directions
- Melt butter in heavy saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 1/4 cup flour and stir until light golden, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Gradually whisk in milk.
- Return pan to heat.
- Simmer gently until very thick but still pourable, about 4 minutes.
- Add cheese and basil and stir until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in 1 egg.
- Pour into 10" diameter pie plate.
- Press plastic wrap onto surface of cheese mixture to prevent skin from forming.
- Chill overnight.
- With floured hands, form cheese mixture into walnut-size balls.
- Dust cheese balls with flour.
- Chill until firm, about 1 hour.
- Press each cheese ball into 3/4" thick round.
- Place remaining egg in small bowl and beat to blend.
- Place crumbs in medium bowl.
- Dip cheese rounds into egg, then into crumbs, coating thoroughly.
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Working in batches, fry cheese rounds just until brown, about 1 minute per side.
- Do not overcook.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
AmyZoe
Nampa, Idaho
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