Crispy Buffalo Croquettes
Courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board 8 Servings • 20 Min. Prep Time • 5-7 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 1 lb. ground buffalo |
| 2 tsp. salt |
| 2 tsp. pepper (or to taste) |
| 6-8 oz. Wisconsin Gouda cheese, in one piece |
| 1 1/2 c. buttermilk |
| 2 c. fine dry bread crumbs |
| 1 c. vegetable or light olive oil for frying |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Season the ground buffalo with salt and pepper. Divide into 32 1/2 oz. portions.
3. Cut Gouda into 32 cubes.
4. Flatten each of the meat portions into a small patty. Place cheese cube in center and wrap meat around, forming a ball (be sure all the cheese is covered).
5. Place buttermilk in shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs on sheet of waxed paper. Roll each croquette in the buttermilk, then the crumbs.
6. Heat the oil in a skillet and brown the croquettes in batches. Drain on paper towels and place on large baking sheets. Bake 5 to 7 min. at 350° F. Serve immediately.
Yield: 32 croquettes (4 per serving)
