CHICKEN CHEESE CROQUETTES

INGREDIENTS:

8 pcs. chicken breasts

1 ¼ cups butter

1clove garlic, pounded

Parsley

2 ½ cups bread crumbs        

1 ½ cups cheese, grated

1 ½ tsp. salt

1 tsp. ground pepper

1 tbsp. butter

Red and green pepper, cube

FILLING (OPTIONAL):

1 cup chopped ham

1 egg yolk

3/4cup grated cheese, form into balls and freeze

PROCEDURE:

1. De boned chicken breast, leaving skin on, and pound to flatten. Cut into two.

2. Dip chicken in a mixture of melted butter, garlic and parsley.

3. Roll chicken in season crumbs (breadcrumbs, grated cheese, salt and pepper).

4. Tuck in edges (fill with frozen ham balls) and form into croquettes.

5. Place in buttered Pyrex dish and bake 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until well done.

6. Set aside. Saute red and green bell peppers in a little butter and season with salt and pepper, then spoon  over the croquettes.