Cheddar Potato Croquettes

Ingredients

1. 1
   1/2 Pounds
   Medium Cheddar Cheese, Cut into 12 cubes
2. 2
   12 Slices
   Prosciutto Ham
3. 3
   1 Pounds
   Gold Potatoes, Peeled
4. 4
   4 Tbsp
   Unsalted Butter
5. 5
   1 tsp
   Kosher Salt
6. 6
   1 Cup
   Panko Bread Crumbs
7. 7
   1/2 tsp
   White Pepper

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. Dredge each croquette in the bread crumbs.
8. Fry the croquettes in 350 °F oil till golden brown 2-3 minutes.