Cheesy Croquettes

Croquettes:

Variation:
Shrimp, spring onion & chives croquettes:

To coat & fry:

Sticky caramelised onion & mustard dip:

Croquettes:
Heat the oil and fry the bacon until crispy and golden.

Add to the mashed potatoes together with the flour and season to taste.

Variation: 
Shrimp, spring onion & chives croquettes:
Mix the potatoes with the cream cheese, shrimps or prawns, flour and lemon juice and season to taste.

Shape mashed potato mixture into small balls. Flatten balls in the palm of your hand and place a cheese cube on top. Shape back into a ball around the cheese.

Beat the eggs and milk. Dip the prepared balls into the flour, then into the egg mixture and then into the breadcrumbs.

Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Deep fry in medium hot oil until golden. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper to absorb the extra oil.

Sticky caramelised onion & mustard dip:
Heat the oil and fry the onions until golden and soft.

Add the sugar and stir until melted. Add the mustard, vinegar and thyme and simmer over low heat until thick.

Serve the croquettes with the sticky caramelised onion & mustard dip.