Ham Croquettes Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 2 to 3 teaspoons prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon grated onion
• 2 cups coarsely ground fully cooked ham
• 2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons water
• Oil for deep-fat frying
• CHEESE SAUCE (optional):
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Dash pepper
• 1-1/4 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese