Davidstow Cheese & Leek Croquettes
Overview
Often you will find that you have leftover bread at the end of the week. This recipe provides yesterday’s bread with a second lease of life, to coat our rich cheese croquettes. They are perfect as a starter or lunchtime meal and the leek balances the mature aged cheddar and creamy mashed potato. Serve with salad and mustard mayonnaise.
Serves: 2-4
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Skill level: Easy
Ingredients
• 150g 12 month Davidstow Cheddar, grated
• 4 potatoes, peeled, chopped and mashed
• 1 leek, finely sliced
• 50g butter
• 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp plain flour
• 3 beaten eggs
• 100g breadcrumbs
• Vegetable oil for frying
Method
1. Soften your chopped leeks in butter for 5-10 mins and then add in your mustard, seasoning, and grated cheese. Stir for 2-3 minutes and then remove from the heat.
2. Combine with cooled mashed potato and form into 12-16 croquettes.
3. Then roll your croquettes in plain flour and dip them in beaten egg. Transfer to a bowl with breadcrumbs to coat them.
4. Once you’ve coated all your cheesy croquettes preheat your veg oil to 180˚C and fry each croquette for 3-4 mins until golden brown.
5. Serve with mustard mayo and salad.
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