Lamb Croquettes
The following recipe and photography were provided courtesy of Julia of A Cedar Spoon.
Lamb Croquettes are the perfect Mediterranean-inspired appetizer to serve before an Easter meal!
These hearty lamb bites are stuffed with potatoes and spices and are rolled in bread crumbs for a crispy exterior that beautifully compliments the savory lamb. Traditionally paired with a mint sauce, this recipe calls for mint leaves in the meat mixture and instead serves the finished croquettes with tzatziki for dipping.
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If you didn’t get your fill of Easter food on Easter Sunday, use any leftover potatoes you have on-hand from your holiday meal to make these tasty croquettes the next day!
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Lamb Croquettes
- Cook time:
- 20min
- Prep time:
- 20min
- Total time:
- 40min
- Servings:
- 12-14 Croquettes
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Heinen’s ground lamb
- 1/4 cup leftover roasted potatoes or mashed potatoes
- 1/4 Heinen's grated 24-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. Heinen's cumin
- 1/4 tsp. Heinen's coriander
- 1/4 tsp. Heinen's cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. Heinen's allspice
- 1/4 tsp. Heinen's cloves
- 1/2 tsp. Heinen's oregano
- 2 Heinen's cage free eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Heinen's panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup Heinen's olive oil
- Tzatziki
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Place a slip mat on a nonstick pan or spray a pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the lamb, roasted potatoes or mashed potatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano, garlic, parsley, mint, salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, allspice, cloves and oregano. Mix until everything is combined.
- Divide the lamb mixture into 12-14 sections and roll each piece into even-sized shapes.
- Crack the eggs in one shallow bowl and add the bread crumbs to another shallow bowl.
- Roll the croquettes in the egg mixture, then the breadcrumb mixture. Set on the prepared baking sheet.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp. of olive oil. Add half of the croquettes into the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for 5 more minutes. Remove and put back on the baking sheet.
- Add the other 2 Tbsp. of olive oil to the skillet and add the remaining croquettes. Cook for 5 minutes per side. Remove and add to the baking sheet.
- Cook the lamb croquettes in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Remove and serve with tzatziki sauce or mint sauce. Garnish with fresh mint and parsley.