Source: cookpad.com

Introduction

A main course consisting of croquettes suitable even for children, made with cooked ham, sandwich bread, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil.

Ingredients

100 g cooked ham

1 ½ slices of sandwich bread

Breadcrumbs (as needed)

1 egg

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Extra virgin olive oil (as needed)

Preparation

Blend the cooked ham until finely minced.

Add the sandwich bread, Parmesan, and egg to the ham and mix well.

Shape the mixture into small disk-shaped croquettes.

Coat the croquettes in breadcrumbs.

Drizzle a small amount of olive oil in a frying pan.

When the oil is hot, sear the croquettes on both sides.

Finish cooking in a convection oven for 5 minutes at 200°C (392°F).

Allergens

• Sandwich bread: Contains gluten, as per EU Regulation 1169/2011.
• Breadcrumbs: Contains gluten, as per EU Regulation 1169/2011.
• Egg: Listed as an allergen in EU Regulation 1169/2011.
• Parmesan cheese: Contains milk allergens.

Notes

• For children, consider serving the croquettes whole and mashing them slightly with a fork to facilitate consumption.

Safety / Intended Use

• Recommended for: Individuals with anorexia, weight loss, or xerostomia (dry mouth).
• For dysphagia (difficulty in chewing and swallowing): Serve croquettes whole, then mash or cut them into uniformly small pieces.
• Use caution: Assess tenderness and texture for individuals with mucositis (oral inflammation and lesions).
• Not recommended for: Cases of nausea and vomiting.
• Ensure preparation is carried out under strict hygienic conditions.