Hickory Smoked Bacon Croquettes
Total Time36 mins
Skill LevelIntermediate
Servings4
Total Time36 mins
Skill LevelIntermediate
Servings4
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Key IngredientHickory Smoked Bacon, Classic Cut, 12oz
AboutLove 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!
Let's CookFollow the directions below, fire up the kitchen, and get cooking! For the love of meat.
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Ingredients
12 ounces Farmland Hickory Smoked Classic Cut Bacon, Diced 3 cups Prepared Mashed Potatoes 3 Large Eggs 1/2 cup Romano Cheese, Grated 1/2 cup Fontina Cheese, Shredded 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder 2 tablespoons Chives, Sliced Thin 1 cup All-Purpose Flour 1 cup Milk 2 cups Seasoned Breadcrumbs 1 cup Mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Garlic, Minced 1/2 tablespoon Tarragon, Minced 1/2 tablespoon Dill, Minced Oil, for Frying
Key IngredientHickory Smoked Bacon, Classic Cut, 12oz
Hickory Smoked Bacon, Classic Cut, 12ozKey IngredientHickory Smoked Bacon, Classic Cut, 12oz
Directions
1Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350 degrees farenheit.
2Heat a pan over medium-high heat and render the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and reserve.
3Combine the mashed potatoes, 2 of the eggs, Romano and Fontina cheeses, garlic powder, chives, and bacon, and reserve.
4Whisk 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.
5Shape about 3 tablespoons of the croquette mix into a tube shape. Repeat with the remaining mix.
6Bread each croquette by dredging in flour, then egg wash, then bread crumbs
7Fry the croquettes in batches until golden brown, draining on a rack.
8While the croquettes are frying, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs in a mixing bowl. Transfer to a serving bowl.
9Serve the croquettes hot with the aioli on the side.
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