Potato and Ham Croquettes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Potato and Ham Croquettes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce are a truly delicious and fun to make treat. These are great as main course, snack or appetizer.

Ingredients:

2 large (about 1 1/2 pounds total) russet potatoes cooked and cooled

1 cup finely chopped, cooked, smoked ham

4 large eggs divided

1/2 cup chopped parsley

1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded mozzarella or panela cheese

1 tablespoon MAGGI Granulated Chicken or Beef Ribs Flavor Bouillon dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water

1 cup plain bread crumbs

3/4 cup vegetable oil for frying

Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce (recipe follows)

Directions:

COVER baking sheet with wax paper; set aside. SMASH potatoes with fork in large bowl; add ham, 1 egg, parsley, cheese and bouillon mixture. Mix until well combined. BEAT remaining 3 eggs in medium bowl. Place bread crumbs on plate. Form 1/4 cup potato mixture into balls and flatten into 2-inch rounds; dip in eggs. Dip croquettes into bread crumbs, turning to coat. Place croquettes on prepared baking sheet. HEAT oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add croquettes in batches; cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until crisp and golden brown. Place on paper towels to drain. Serve warm with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce. ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE (Makes 1 1/2 cups) 1 can (7.6 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ Media Crema 1/2 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers 1 tablespoon MAGGI Seasoning Sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice PLACE media crema, bell peppers, seasoning sauce and lemon juice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.