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Ham and Cheese Croquettes with Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos
by
Carla Hall
These Doritos-crusted ham and cheese croquettes are the ultimate Super Bowl snack — crispy, cheesy, handheld, and packed with bold flavor.
Prep Time:
30 Minutes
Cook Time
10-12 Minutes
Serves:
6-8 Servings
Level:
Intermediate
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons flour
¾ cup milk
1 bag Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos, finely ground
6 oz sliced ham, chopped fine
3 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated
3 oz Gruyère cheese, grated
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Coating
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup flour
Sweet and Tangy Chili Doritos, finely ground
Vegetable oil, for frying
Ingredients
Step 1: Melt butter in a saucepan. Add onion and sauté until tender.
Step 2: Stir in ground Doritos and flour; cook until mixture resembles wet sand.
Step 3: Slowly whisk in milk. Season with salt and pepper. Stir 5 minutes.
Step 4: Add ham, cheeses, and Dijon mustard. Mix until smooth.
Step 5: Transfer to a shallow container and chill 4 hours or overnight.
Step 6: Shape into strips, cut diagonally into triangles, and refrigerate 1 hour.
Step 7: Dredge triangles in flour, egg, then crushed Doritos.
Step 8: Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy. Drain and serve immediately.
Instructions
Serving & Finishing Touches
Keep them crispy! If you aren't serving them the second they come out of the oil, keep them on a wire cooling rack over a baking sheet in a warm oven (200°F) to maintain that signature Doritos crunch.