Camembert Basil Croquettes Recipes

BRIE AND BASIL CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy saucepan over medium heat.
• Add 1/4 cup flour and stir until light golden, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Gradually whisk in milk.
• Return pan to heat.
• Simmer gently until very thick but still pourable, about 4 minutes.
• Add cheese and basil and stir until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Stir in 1 egg.
• Pour into 10" diameter pie plate.
• Press plastic wrap onto surface of cheese mixture to prevent skin from forming.
• Chill overnight.
• With floured hands, form cheese mixture into walnut-size balls.
• Dust cheese balls with flour.
• Chill until firm, about 1 hour.
• Press each cheese ball into 3/4" thick round.
• Place remaining egg in small bowl and beat to blend.
• Place crumbs in medium bowl.
• Dip cheese rounds into egg, then into crumbs, coating thoroughly.
• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Working in batches, fry cheese rounds just until brown, about 1 minute per side.
• Do not overcook.
• Drain on paper towels and serve warm.