Description
These Cheese Potato Croquettes are crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and packed with cheesy flavor. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these golden bites are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (cold and firm)
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Coating:
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix the Potato and Cheese: In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the Croquettes: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and shape into small cylinders or ovals. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
- Bread the Croquettes: Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs. Roll each croquette in flour, then egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Croquettes: Heat oil in a skillet. Fry croquettes until golden brown and crispy, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- Use leftover mashed potatoes for convenience.
- Freeze shaped croquettes before frying for later use.
- Serve with ketchup, garlic aioli, or marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croquette
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
