Ham and Rice Croquettes

Name: Ham and Rice Croquettes
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked white rice, cooled; ¾ cup finely chopped cooked ham (about 1/4 pound); ⅓ cup grated parmesan; 2 whole large eggs, divided; ½ cup plain dry bread crumbs; 3 cups vegetable oil; 1 piece deep-fat thermometer

Crispy, golden-brown croquettes made with leftover rice and ham, mixed with parmesan cheese and fried to perfection. A delicious way to transform simple ingredients into an elegant appetizer or main dish.

4 servings

20 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•2 cups cooked white rice, cooled
•¾ cup finely chopped cooked ham (about 1/4 pound)
•⅓ cup grated parmesan
•2 whole large eggs, divided
•½ cup plain dry bread crumbs
•3 cups vegetable oil
•1 piece deep-fat thermometer

Cooking Instructions

1.
Stir together rice, ham, cheese, 1 egg, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Put remaining egg (lightly beaten) and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls.
5 min
2.
Heat 1 to 1 1/2 inches oil to 350°F in a 10-inch skillet over high heat. Meanwhile, dampen your hands and form 1/4-cup amounts of rice mixture into 2 1/2-inch cakes. Lightly coat with egg, then with bread crumbs. Fry croquettes in 2 batches, turning once or twice, until golden-brown, 2 to 3 minutes per batch.
15 min