
A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). The recipe emphasizes stirring constantly while making the sauce base and allows the mixture to cool completely before shaping, which helps the croquettes hold their form.
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Put in a stewpan an ounce of butter and a slice of onion minced fine
When this simmers add a level tablespoonful of sifted flour
Stir the mixture until it becomes smooth and frothy
Then add half of a cupful of milk, some seasoning of salt and pepper
Let all boil, stirring it all the while
Now add a cupful of cold meat chopped fine, and a cupful of cold or hot mashed potato
Mix all thoroughly and spread on a plate to cool
When it is cool enough, shape it with your hands into balls or rolls
Dip them in beaten egg and roll in cracker crumbs
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Creating a flour-based roux (butter and flour cooked together) before adding liquid creates a stable binding matrix that prevents the croquettes from falling apart during cooking. Cooling the mixture completely allows the starches to set and the flavors to meld, while also making the mixture firm enough to shape. The double coating of egg and cracker crumbs creates a protective barrier that seals in moisture and produces a crispy exterior when fried.
The cooked meat and potato mixture can be made up to 1 day ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The shaped, breaded croquettes can be prepared up to 4 hours in advance and kept covered in the refrigerator on a parchment-lined baking sheet until ready to fry or bake.
Store uncooked breaded croquettes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before cooking. Cooked croquettes can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat in a 375°F oven for 10-12 minutes until heated through and crispy. Cooked croquettes can also be frozen for up to 2 months; reheat from frozen in a 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The cooked meat and potato mixture can be made up to 1 day ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The shaped, breaded croquettes can be prepared up to 4 hours in advance and kept covered in the refrigerator on a parchment-lined baking sheet until ready to fry or bake.
Store uncooked breaded croquettes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before cooking. Cooked croquettes can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat in a 375°F oven for 10-12 minutes until heated through and crispy. Cooked croquettes can also be frozen for up to 2 months; reheat from frozen in a 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes.