Spanish Broccoli & Cheese Croquettes | Irresistibly Good & Easy to Make (2024)

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• 2tbspextra virgin olive oil30 ml
• 2shallots
• 3clovesgarlic
• 2cupsfinely chopped broccoli180 grams
• 2cupsshredded Manchego cheese225 grams
• 2tbspall-purpose flour15 grams
• 1cupmilk240 ml
• 1/4cupall-purpose flour30 grams
• 2eggs
• 1cupbreadcrumbs120 grams
• 1/2cupsunflower oil125 ml
• pinchsea salt
• dashblack pepper

1. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, after 2 minutes add in 2 shallots finely diced and 3 cloves garlic finely chopped, mix with the olive oil, after 1 minute add in 2 cups finely chopped broccoli and continue to mix

2. After 3 minutes and the vegetables are lightly sauteed, add in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, continue to mix and cook for 2 minutes, then slowly add in 1 cup milk while mixing, once all the milk has been added and you end up with a paste, turn off the heat, add in 2 cups shredded manchego cheese and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together until you form a thick paste, transfer the mixture into a shallow bowl, cover with saran wrap and cool, then add into the freezer for 30 minutes

3. Meanwhile, add 1/4 cup all-purpose flour into a bowl, crack in 2 eggs into a separate bowl and whisk together, add 1 cup breadcrumbs into a third bowl, season with sea salt & black pepper and mix together

4. After cooling the mixture in the freezer for 30 minutes, it should be firm enough to start shaping the croquettes, heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in 1/2 cup sunflower oil

5. Dust your hands off with flour, using a spoon grab some of the mixture and shape into the form of a large egg, then add into the flour, the egg wash and finally into breadcrumbs, do this until all the croquettes are formed

6. After heating the oil for 10 minutes, start adding the croquettes into the pan, all in a single layer, cook in batches, cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side, then transfer into a dish with paper towels, serve at once, enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Spanish Broccoli & Cheese Croquettes | Croquetas de Brócoli y Queso

Amount Per Serving

Calories 179Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 5g

Cholesterol 44mg15%

Sodium 208mg9%

Potassium 138mg4%

Carbohydrates 13g4%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 293IU6%

Vitamin C 14mg17%

Calcium 148mg15%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.