Kroketten

Name: Kroketten
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 8 oz (225 g) cooked beef, finely minced; 4 tbsp (55 g) unsalted butter; 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) beef stock, hot; 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk; 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste; 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour, for coating; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 1/2 cups (150 g) breadcrumbs; 2 qt (2 L) vegetable oil, for deep-frying

Golden, breadcrumb-crusted croquettes filled with silky beef ragout — the Dutch snack-counter classic, eaten on soft white bread with mustard.

⏱ 30 minPrep time

🔥 15 minCook time

🍽 6Servings

🏷 AppetizerCategory

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Kroketten are the elongated cousins of bitterballen: a smooth, creamy beef ragout breaded and deep-fried until shatteringly crisp. They are a national snack, sold from street counters and served with mustard.

The filling must be chilled until firm so the logs hold their shape during breading and frying. Eat them within minutes of leaving the oil, when the crust cracks to reveal the molten center.

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Step by stepInstructions

Melt the butter, stir in the flour, and cook for 2 minutes; whisk in the hot stock and milk and simmer until very thick, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the beef, salt, nutmeg, and pepper; spread on a tray and chill until completely firm, at least 2 hours.
Divide the firm ragout into 8 logs about 4 inches (10 cm) long.
Coat each log in flour, then beaten egg, then breadcrumbs; chill again for 30 minutes.
Fry in 350°F (175°C) oil in batches for about 4 minutes, until deep golden and hot in the center.
Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with mustard.

💡 Chef tips & storage

The double chilling keeps the logs from splitting in the fryer. Serve on soft bread with mustard for the classic Dutch snack.

Recipe details

Prep30 min

Cook15 min

Servings6

CategoryAppetizer

PublishedAugust 17, 2026

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