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Bitterballen, Dutch-style veal croquettes

Bitterballen, Dutch veal croquettes

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Small, round veal croquettes with Gouda cheese, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, made with a broth and a roux, perfect as an appetizer.

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Recipe from CTHOE, MediaWiki default, Anka and 3 other contributors, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Bitterballen are small, round croquettes, typically 3 to 5 cm in diameter, made from cooked veal or beef. They are coated in breadcrumbs and then deep-fried, and are usually served as an appetizer.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Resting30 min
  • Total1 hr 15 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfrying
  • Estimated cost$16.54 $0.83 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 14, 2026.

Ingredients

20 people
  • $1.39
  • $9.53
  • $0.70
  • $0.05
  • $0.28
  • $1.05
  • $0.56
  • $0.27
  • $0.14
  • $0.80
  • $0.08
  • $0.29
  • $1.40

Prices from US supermarkets for 10 of 13 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Place the cooked meat in a bowl and cut it into small pieces. ≈ 8 min
  2. Prepare a roux using butter and flour, then add broth and season to taste.
  3. Add the grated cheese, diced meat, and a few drops of lemon juice, then let the sauce simmer for a moment. ≈ 3 min
  4. Remove from the heat and mix with the egg yolks. ≈ 3 min
  5. Adjust the seasoning and let it cool slightly, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  6. Form the meatballs into round shapes, roll them in flour, egg whites, and then breadcrumbs. ≈ 10 min
  7. Heat the oil to 180 °C.
  8. Heat the oil in a pan and add the meatballs, frying them for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Drain them on paper towels. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Bitterballen, Dutch veal croquettes

  • 500 ml of beef or veal broth$1.39
  • 500 g of cooked and cooled beef or veal$9.53
  • 40 g of aged Gouda, grated (optional)$0.70
  • 30 g of wheat flour$0.05
  • 30 g of butter$0.28
  • 3 egg yolks$1.05
  • A few drops of lemon juice$0.56
  • Freshly ground pepper$0.27
  • salt$0.14
  • 2 egg whites, lightly beaten, with a pinch of salt$0.80
  • 50 g of flour for breading$0.08
  • 100 g of fresh breadcrumbs$0.29
  • frying oil$1.40

Total$16.54

that's $0.83 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • 500 ml of beef or veal broth
  • 500 g of cooked and cooled beef or veal
  • 40 g of aged Gouda, grated (optional)
  • 30 g of wheat flour
  • 30 g of butter
  • 3 egg yolks
  • A few drops of lemon juice
  • A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • salt
  • 2 egg whites, lightly beaten, with a pinch of salt
  • 50 g of flour for breading
  • 100 g of fresh breadcrumbs
  • frying oil

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