Ham And Potato Croquettes

Ingredients

• ½ lb boiled potatoes
• 2 oz grated ham
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 well-beaten egg
• Cayenne and salt to taste
• Cream (optional, for moisture)
• Egg wash for coating
• Breadcrumbs for coating
• Deep fat for frying

Method

1. 1 Sieve the boiled potatoes into a bowl.
2. 2 Mix in grated ham, butter, beaten egg, cayenne, and salt. Add cream if the mixture is too dry.
3. 3 Form the mixture into small balls.
4. 4 Coat balls in egg wash, then breadcrumbs.
5. 5 Fry in deep fat until golden brown.