Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
No one will be able to resist these rich and cheesy croquettes, especially when they're dipped in a tangy homemade buttermilk sauce. Filled with melty cheddar, chopped Birds Eye® Steamfresh® Broccoli Florets, and velvety mashed potatoes, these crunchy-on-the-outside, creamy-in-the-middle treats are sure to be a hit among kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Buttermilk Dipping Sauce
1/2 c. buttermilk
3 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp. sliced chives
2 tsp. hot sauce
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Croquettes
1 (10.8-oz.) bag Birds Eye® Steamfresh® Broccoli Florets
4 small to medium russet potatoes, baked and peeled
2 c. shredded cheddar
1/4 c. sour cream
2 small cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs
Breading & Assembly
2 large eggs, beaten to blend
1 1/2 c. seasoned bread crumbs
Vegetable oil, for frying
Dipping Sauce
In a medium bowl, whisk buttermilk, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, parsley, oil, lime juice, chives, hot sauce, pepper, and salt. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Direction
Croquettes
Step 1
Prepare Birds Eye® Steamfresh® Broccoli Florets according to package directions, then let stand 1 minute. When cool enough to handle, finely chop broccoli.
Step 2
In a large bowl, mash potatoes with a potato masher. Add cheddar, sour cream, garlic, parsley, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper and mix well. Stir in chopped Birds Eye® Steamfresh® Broccoli Florets and mix well, then mix in eggs. You should have a consistently lumpy mashed potato and broccoli mix.
Step 3
Scoop 1 1/2 tablespoons broccoli mixture into your hands and form into an oval- or football-shaped croquette. Arrange on a baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm, at least 20 minutes.
Breading & Assembly
Step 1
Dip croquettes into eggs, then coat with bread crumbs. Return to baking sheet.
Step 2
Into a large skillet over high heat, pour oil to a depth of about 1" and heat until hot. Reduce heat to medium-high and carefully fry croquettes, turning occasionally, until deeply golden brown on all sides, about 4 minutes. Let drain on paper towels.
Step 3
Transfer croquettes to a platter. Serve with dipping sauce alongside
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