Macaroni fritters with ham and cheese

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Main Dish
Easy
32 min
1341 Kcal

These certified "anti-waste" fritters are perfect for using up leftover macaroni! Instead of reheating them (we can already see your unimpressed face...) or worse, throwing them away, try our fritter recipe! Easy to make, just mix them with ham, grated cheese, and you're all set! A recipe that both kids (and adults) will enjoy snacking on ;-)

Ingredients

2

Materials

  • Saucepan
  • Deep fryer

Preparation

Preparation20 min
Cook time12 min
  • Macaroni fritters with ham and cheese - Preparation step 1Cook the macaroni according to the package directions, then drain. Add the grated cheese and ham, cut into small pieces, and mix.
  • Macaroni fritters with ham and cheese - Preparation step 2Chill the mixture for 1 hour.
  • Macaroni fritters with ham and cheese - Preparation step 3Make small balls with the macaroni mixture, then dip them in flour, then in the beaten egg, and finally in breadcrumbs.
  • Macaroni fritters with ham and cheese - Preparation step 4Place the croquettes in the freezer for 30 minutes.
  • Macaroni fritters with ham and cheese - Preparation step 5Deep-fry the macaroni croquettes at 190°C for 2 minutes.
  • Macaroni fritters with ham and cheese - Preparation step 6And there you have it, your macaroni fritters are ready!

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FAQ ❓

How should you store ham and cheese macaroni croquettes?

You can store the croquettes in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days. For longer storage, it is best to freeze them before cooking.
Yes, you can replace the ham with chicken, tuna, or even vegetables for a vegetarian version. Get creative with the ingredients!
Coquillettes are a type of short pasta that is very popular in France, often associated with simple comfort food dishes, such as the famous

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 1341Kcal
  • Carbo: 116.5g
  • Total fat: 54.2g
  • Saturated fat: 32.7g
  • Proteins: 86.6g
  • Fibers: 6.1g
  • Sugar: 3.9g
  • ProPoints: 35
  • SmartPoints: 42
Nutritional information for 1 serving (450g)

Cookware

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Attributes

Suitable for freezing
Keep refrigerated
Zero waste
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Juliette HessJuliette Hess
I have been creating culinary content for Petitchef since 2017.
I love travelling and discovering new dishes, trying out new food trends and exploring new restaurants.
I’m a huge fan of pasta and noodles in all their forms ❤ from udon noodles to tagliatelle, I love cooking them and even making them from scratch!
I’m currently preparing, filming and photographing your next recipe, and I hope you’ll enjoy it!

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