Snack

Crispy Chorizo & Masa Croquetas with Charred Lime Crema

Name: Crispy Chorizo & Masa Croquetas with Charred Lime Crema
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 3 oz fresh chorizo, casing removed and crumbled; ½ cup masa harina; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; ½ cup whole milk; 2 tbsp butter; 2 oz queso oaxaca or mozzarella, cut into 8 small cubes; 2 cups neutral oil for frying; 1 large egg yolk mixed with 1 tbsp water for egg wash; Panko breadcrumbs for coating; ½ cup Mexican crema or sour cream; Zest and juice of 1 lime, charred in a hot skillet until blackened; ¼ habanero, minced (optional, for heat); Kosher salt and black pepper

Homemade croquetas stuffed with chorizo, fresh masa, and queso oaxaca, fried until the exterior crackles. A vibrant lime crema with a kiss of habanero heat cuts through the richness with sophisticated balance.

802calper serving 19gprotein 37gcarbs 65gfat 25min prep 40min cook 2serves

✓ Macros from a nutrition database · per serving · developed by The Delicious Kitchen with AI assistance, not independently kitchen-tested · how we calculate this