Ham Croquettes | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 1 pound Idaho potatoes, peeled
• 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for deep-frying
• 1 cup chopped yellow onions
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced jalapeÒo
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound seasoning ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1 1/2 cups bleached all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon Creole Seasoning, plus extra for sprinkling if desired
• 1 cup fine dried bread crumbs
• Vegetable oil for deep-frying