Brie Basil Croquettes

* Exported from MasterCook *

Brie & Basil Croquettes

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Serving Size : 20 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheese Side Dish
Bon Appetit

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 c (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 c All purpose flour
1 c Milk
9 oz Chilled Brie or Camembert
-cheese, rind removed
-cut into 1-inch chunks
1/4 c Finely chopped fresh
-basil
2 Large eggs
All purpose flour for
-coating
2 c Dry bread crumbs
2 T Olive oil

Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup
flour and stir until light golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Gradually whisk in milk. Return pan to heat. Simmer gently until
very thick but still pourable, about 4 minutes. Add cheese and basil
and stir until cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Season with salt and pepper. Stir in 1 egg. Pour into 10-inch
diameter pie plate. Press plastic wrap onto surface of cheese
mixture to prevent skin from forming. Chill overnight.

With floured hands, form cheese mixture into walnut-size balls. Dust
cheese balls with flour. Chill until firm, about 1 hour. Press each
cheese ball into 3/4-inch-thick round. Place remaining egg in small
bowl and beat to blend. Place crumbs in medium bowl. Dip cheese
rounds into egg, then into crumbs, coating thoroughly. Heat oil in
heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry
cheese rounds just until brown, about 1 minute per side; do not
overcook. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Bon Appetit/May 94

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