Place dried bread into food processor. Pulse to create bread crumbs. Pour bread crumbs into a large bowl. Add cheese, parsley, and paprika. Stir to combine.
Recipe
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Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
These cheesy Gouda croquette appetizers don’t need any time in the refrigerator and can be served at room temperature. Plus, who doesn’t love a good fried appetizer to celebrate New Years?
For more recipes from Chef Elizabeth’s New Years episode, view her Pomegranate Fizz and Gourmet Deviled Egg recipes.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 25
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 2 oz. Hy-Vee Bakery bread, cubed and dried | ||
| 4 oz. Old Amsterdam Gouda, grated | ||
| 1 tsp. fresh parsley, chopped plus additional for garnish | ||
| ½ tsp. Hy-Vee paprika | ||
| 2 large eggs whites | ||
| Desired oil, such as canola oil, for frying | ||
| 25 piece(s) Hy-Vee Short Cuts chopped cantaloupe | ||
| 2 tbsp. red pepper jelly | ||
| 1 tbsp. hot water |
Things To Grab
- Food processor
- Large bowl
- small bowl
- Dutch oven or heavy bottom skillet
- Thermometer
- Paper towels
- Small microwave-safe bowl
- Wooden skewers
Directions
Place dried bread into food processor. Pulse to create bread crumbs. Pour bread crumbs into a large bowl. Add cheese, parsley, and paprika. Stir to combine.
In a Dutch oven or heavy bottom skillet, heat oil to 350 degrees as measured by a thermometer. Fry croquets, a few at a time, about 3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove croquets from oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
Hyvee Culinary Expert Tip
We always recommend watching your oil carefully to avoid smoking and to check the oil temperature using a thermometer. If you do not have a thermometer, check the temperature of the oil by dipping the handle of a wooden spoon in the oil, if bubbles form around the wooden handle, your oil is hot.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine red pepper jelly and water. Microwave until drizzling consistency; set aside.
Once cool enough to handle, skewer one croquette with a piece of melon. Drizzle with red pepper jelly sauce just before serving. If desired, garnish with fresh parsley.
Hyvee Culinary Expert Tip
Nutrition facts cannot be accurately calculated for fried foods.
Recipe Source:
HSTV, The Braided Apron, New Years Episode