Cheese-Filled Risotto Croquettes with Tomato Sauce

Name: Cheese-Filled Risotto Croquettes with Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 237 milliliters fresh white bread crumbs; 1 large Egg wash: egg whisked with 2 Tbsp cold milk or water; 1 large egg yolk; 8 servings All-purpose flour for dredging; 142 grams mozzarella or Fontina cheese; 2 Tbsps minced fresh flat-leaf parsley, chives, oregano, or basil; 2 Tbsps heavy cream; 118 milliliters grated Parmesan; 710 milliliters leftover cooked risotto; 8 servings Salt and freshly ground pepper; 473 milliliters tomato sauce; 8 servings Vegetable oil for deep-frying

Cheese-Filled Risotto Croquettes with Tomato Sauce might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 606 calories, 16g of protein, and 25g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. A mixture of parmesan, flat-leaf parsley, tomato sauce, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the flour you could follow this main course with the Apple Tart with Caramel Sauce as a dessert.

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the risotto with the Parmesan, cream, herbs, and egg yolk. Season with salt and pepper.

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Parmesan

Cream

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Bowl

Cut the cheese into 16 cubes. Scoop up about 3 Tbsp of the risotto mixture and pack it around a cube of cheese to make a croquette, a ball the size of a Ping-Pong ball. Repeat to form 16 croquettes.

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Cheese

Put the flour, egg wash, and bread crumbs in 3 separate bowls. Dredge the croquettes in the flour, dip in the egg wash, and roll in the bread crumbs. Chill thoroughly, 2-24 hours.

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Breadcrumbs

All Purpose Flour

Roll

Dip

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Pour oil into a tall pot to a depth of 5 inches.

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Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it registers 375°F on a deep-frying thermometer. Deep-fry the croquettes in batches, without crowding, until they are evenly browned, 4-5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer to paper towels to drain briefly.

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