Handheld Baby Food: No-Fry Pumpkin Croquettes

Name: Handheld Baby Food: No-Fry Pumpkin Croquettes
Yield: Makes 8 pieces
Ingredients: About 1/6 medium pumpkin (kabocha); as needed Panko breadcrumbs,

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Thank you to everyone for over 100 recipe tries! These are easy-to-hold, no-fry pumpkin croquettes—perfect if you're looking for a new way to serve pumpkin. I created this recipe to add more variety to my favorite pumpkin baby food dishes.

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Ingredients

Makes 8 pieces

About 1/6 medium pumpkin (kabocha)
as neededPanko breadcrumbs,

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Steps

1

Toast the panko breadcrumbs in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown, then remove from heat and set aside.
2

Remove the seeds and skin from the pumpkin. Wrap the pumpkin in plastic wrap and microwave for about 5 minutes, then mash with a spoon or fork.
3

Shape the mashed pumpkin into small, easy-to-hold balls, then place them in the skillet with the toasted panko.
4

Gently shake the skillet to roll the pumpkin balls and coat them evenly with the breadcrumbs. They're ready when fully coated!
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Notes:
- Adjust the microwave time based on the amount of pumpkin and your microwave's wattage.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a little milk.
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This recipe was featured in the magazine 'Cookpad's Winter Recipes.'