Struggling to get your kids to eat cheese? These easy cheese croquettes will win them over. Serves 4 using leftover Brie or Camembert—remove the rind, mash with a fork, then mix in a beaten egg, 150g grated cheese, and 1 tablespoon flour. Season with salt and pepper. Form flattened balls, coat in flour and breadcrumbs, and fry in a skillet for 2 minutes per side. Add diced ham for a heartier meal.
Elevate your gathering with elegant shrimp croquettes instead of standard savory cakes. Make béchamel by melting 50g butter, stirring in 100g flour over low heat, then 50cl milk. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg; blend if lumpy. Add 1 egg yolk, 100g Emmental, and 150g chopped shelled shrimp. Chill 2 hours, shape croquettes, roll in flour, egg white, and breadcrumbs. Fry in a pan or deep fryer.
Transform leftover mashed potatoes into crispy, melty croquettes—beyond just shepherd's pie. Mix 2 egg yolks into 600g mash, season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Chill, form cylinders, roll in flour, dip in egg white, coat in breadcrumbs, and fry in hot oil. Serve immediately for the best texture.
