How many calories are in Cheese and Spinach Croquettes?
Cheese and Spinach Croquettes has about 116 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Cheese and Spinach Croquettes is a Lunch international recipe with 116 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
116 kcal
Total Time
40 min
Servings
24
Protein
3.6 g
About This Recipe
Cheese and Spinach Croquettes is a lunch recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around butter, onion, and cheese.
Like most enduring lunch recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 24 servings and lands at roughly 116 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 40 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Cheese and Spinach Croquettes worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
Chop the onion and cheese. Set aside.
Place the spinach in a pot filled with boiling water for 30 seconds. Once ready, drain and chop.
In a pot place the butter together with the onion and a pinch of salt. Bring to medium heat and, once the butter has melted, add the cheese together with the spinach.
Mix well and add the flour. Mix again, add half of the milk and continue mixing using a hand mixer until there are no lumps.
Add the remaining milk and mix again. Add salt and pepper to taste, add nutmeg and mix again until the sauce is thick.
Pour the sauce into an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
Freeze for two hours and shape into balls of the same size using spoons.
Crack the egg into a bowl and beat. In another plate, place the breadcrumbs.
Coat the balls with breadcrumbs, then dip in the egg mixture and coat again with the breadcrumbs.
Heat the oil in a pan and fry the croquettes until browned.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Limited
This recipe is lighter on nutrient density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
116
Protein
3.6g
Carbs
8.3g
Fat
8.2g
Fiber
0.3g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
No
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Cheese and Spinach Croquettes can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cheese and Spinach Croquettes has about 116 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Cheese and Spinach Croquettes takes about 40 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 40 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Cheese and Spinach Croquettes can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. For dietary needs you can swap Flour for a gluten-free equivalent and use a plant-based version of Butter. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Cheese and Spinach Croquettes can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Cheese and Spinach Croquettes generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Cheese and Spinach Croquettes gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Cheese and Spinach Croquettes is written for 24 servings, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Cheese and Spinach Croquettes. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Cheese and Spinach Croquettes is ready when the egg is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.
No. Cheese and Spinach Croquettes is not vegetarian as written.
Cheese and Spinach Croquettes is not reliably gluten-free as written because it includes Flour. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.
Yes. This recipe includes Milk, Egg, Tree Nut, and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Cheese and Spinach Croquettes can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
To make Cheese and Spinach Croquettes higher in protein, add a lean protein source or swap part of the starch for a higher-protein ingredient. To lower calories, reduce calorie-dense toppings or oils while keeping the core ingredients the same.
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