Ingredients
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6
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1 3/4
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2
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1/4
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1
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3
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2
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4
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Directions
Fried Gorgonzola Bites, Light, golden cube-shaped croquettes with a warm, silky Gorgonzola cheese center This is served at Arola restaurant in Barcelona, Spain Prepare ahead, these must chill 3 hours , Very rich and impressive These weren’t hard to do but they do take time (mostly waiting) My guests adored them
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Steps
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Line an 8" Square Baking Dish With Plastic Wrap and Spray With Vegetable Oil Spray. in a Medium Saucepan, Melt the Butter. Add 3/4 Cup of the Flour and Cook For 1 Minute, Whisking Constantly. Whisk in the Milk and Cook Over Moderately High Heat, Whisking Constantly Until Thick, About 5 Minutes. Reduce Heat to Low and Whisk in the Gorgonzola Until Completely Melted, About 2 Minutes. Add Nutmeg and Season With Salt and Pepper. Scrape the Mixture Into the Lined Baking Dish. Smooth the Top and Coat Lightly With Vegetable Oil Spray. Press a Sheet of Plastic Wrap Directly Onto the Mixture and Freeze Until Firm but Still Soft Enough to Cut, About 3 Hours. |
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Line a Baking Sheet With Wax Paper. Spoon the Remaining 1 Cup of Flour Into a Shallow Bowl. Put the Beaten Eggs and Bread Crumbs in Separate Shallow Bowls. Invert the Set Cheese Mixture Onto a Cutting Board and Remove the Plastic Wrap. Using a Floured Knife, Cut the Chilled Cheese Mixture Into 1" Cubes,Wiping the Blade Between Slices. Working With 5 or 6 Pieces at a Time and Keeping the Rest Refrigerated, Dredge the Cubes in Flour, Then in the Egg and Bread Crumbs. Transfer the Croquettes to the Baking Sheet and Refrigerate For 30 Minutes. |
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Place a Wire Rack Over a Baking Sheet and Line the Rack With Paper Towels. Pour 1 1/2 Inches of Oil Into a Medium Saucepan and Heat to 365*f. Add 4 or 5 Croquettes to the Hot Oil and Fry Until Golden and Crisp, About 1 Minute. Using a Slotted Spoon Transfer the Croquettes to Paper Towels to Drain. Repeat With the Remaining Croquettes. Serve Immediately. Enjoy! |
