Cheddar Potato Croquettes

Ingredients

1. 1
   1/2 Pound
   Medium Cheddar Cheese, Cut into 12 cubes
2. 2
   1 Pound
   Gold Potatoes, Peeled
3. 3
   12 Slices
   Prosciutto Ham
4. 4
   4 Tbsp(s)
   Unsalted Butter
5. 5
   1 tsp
   Kosher Salt
6. 6
   1/2 tsp
   White Pepper
7. 7
   2 Cup(s)
   Panko Bread Crumbs
8. 8
   5
   Eggs, Beaten
9. 9
   1 1/2 Cup(s)
   All-Purpose Flour

Steps

1. Cook the potatoes in salted water until fork tender.
2. Drain the potatoes, and mash with the butter, salt, and pepper.
3. Once the potatoes have cooled, divide them into 12 equal portions.
4. Shape the potatoes into a flat disk and place a cube of the cheddar cheese in the center.
5. Encase the cheese in the mashed potato, assuring it is sealed.
6. Wrap each croquette in a slice of the Prosciutto ham.
7. Coat each croquette in flour, then egg wash, and then in bread crumbs.
8. Fry the croquettes in 350° F oil 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.