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Hickory Smoked Bacon Croquettes

Love bacon as much as your team? These crispy, comforting croquettes are the perfect game day bites—our tasty Hickory Smoked Classic Cut Bac View More expand_more

Love bacon as much as your team? These crispy, comforting croquettes are the perfect game day bites—our tasty Hickory Smoked Classic Cut Bacon, mashed potatoes, melty cheeses, and chives dipped in seasoned breadcrumbs and fried until golden brown. Don’t forget the garlic-herb aioli for dipping. Ooh-la-la!

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Hickory Smoked Bacon Croquettes
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Total Time:
36 mins
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Skill Level:
Intermediate
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Servings:
4 Servings

Ingredients


Product ImageHickory Smoked Bacon, Classic Cut, 12oz
12 ounces
Farmland Hickory Smoked Classic Cut Bacon, Diced
12 ounces
3 cups
Prepared Mashed Potatoes
3 cups
3
Large Eggs
3
1/2 cup
Romano Cheese, Grated
1/2 cup
1/2 cup
Fontina Cheese, Shredded
1/2 cup
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon
2 tablespoons
Chives, Sliced Thin
2 tablespoons
1 cup
All-Purpose Flour
1 cup
1 cup
Milk
1 cup
2 cups
Seasoned Breadcrumbs
2 cups
1 cup
Mayonnaise
1 cup
1 teaspoon
Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon
1/2 teaspoon
Fresh Garlic, Minced
1/2 teaspoon
1/2 tablespoon
Tarragon, Minced
1/2 tablespoon
1/2 tablespoon
Dill, Minced
1/2 tablespoon
Oil, for Frying

Directions


  1. Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350 degrees farenheit.

  2. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and render the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and reserve.

  3. Combine the mashed potatoes, 2 of the eggs, Romano and Fontina cheeses, garlic powder, chives, and bacon, and reserve.

  4. Whisk together the milk and remaining egg and set up a breading station with flour in one bowl, egg wash in one bowl, and breadcrumbs in a final bowl.

  5. Shape about 3 tablespoons of the croquette mix into a tube shape. Repeat with the remaining mix.

  6. Bread each croquette by dredging in flour, then egg wash, then bread crumbs

  7. Fry the croquettes in batches until golden brown, draining on a rack.

  8. While the croquettes are frying, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs in a mixing bowl. Transfer to a serving bowl.

  9. Serve the croquettes hot with the aioli on the side.

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Ingredients


12 ounces
Farmland Hickory Smoked Classic Cut Bacon, Diced
12 ounces
3 cups
Prepared Mashed Potatoes
3 cups
3
Large Eggs
3
1/2 cup
Romano Cheese, Grated
1/2 cup
1/2 cup
Fontina Cheese, Shredded
1/2 cup
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon
2 tablespoons
Chives, Sliced Thin
2 tablespoons
1 cup
All-Purpose Flour
1 cup
1 cup
Milk
1 cup
2 cups
Seasoned Breadcrumbs
2 cups
1 cup
Mayonnaise
1 cup
1 teaspoon
Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon
1/2 teaspoon
Fresh Garlic, Minced
1/2 teaspoon
1/2 tablespoon
Tarragon, Minced
1/2 tablespoon
1/2 tablespoon
Dill, Minced
1/2 tablespoon
Oil, for Frying

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