Croquettes de bœuf préfrites Roos Meat Products, boîte de 75

If you walk up to a snack wall anywhere in the Netherlands, the beef kroket is the undisputed king. It is the ultimate Dutch comfort food, loved by everyone from students grabbing a quick lunch to families sharing an evening snack.

Think of it as a deep-fried stick of thick, savory beef stew. The outside is a highly seasoned, super-crispy breadcrumb shell, and the inside is a warm, rich beef ragout that practically melts in your mouth.

Because these are prefried, you can quickly heat them in the oven or air fryer. Serve them steaming hot with a generous scoop of sharp, grainy mustard on the side, or put one in a soft white bun for a classic broodje kroket.