Yield: 4
Cooked ham meatballs
The cooked ham meatballs are a unique second course (or, why not, an appetizer) that will please both young and old. This recipe can also be used as a recycling idea: an interesting way to consume ham that you may have bought for a couple of days but no longer want to eat raw.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Additional Time
5 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes
Ingredients
- 200 gr of cooked ham
- 50 gr of breadcrumbs
- 40 gr of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- sale
- pepe
- for frying
- 1 egg
- bread crumbs
- seed oil
Instructions
- Cut the ham into pieces before blending it with a mixer.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the egg, ham, Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Slowly add the breadcrumbs, one at a time, until you have a homogeneous, compact, but soft mixture.
- Make meatballs the size of a walnut with slightly moistened hands, then roll them in the lightly beaten egg and then in the breadcrumbs.
- Cook your croquettes in a nonstick pan with a little oil over medium heat, turning them frequently to brown evenly.
- When the cooked ham meatballs are done, drain them on paper towels and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per ServingCalories 256Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 134mgSodium 848mgCarbohydrates 16gFiber 1gSugar 2gProtein 20g