Description
Crispy Cheese Potato Croquettes with a golden crust, soft potato interior, and melted cheese in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¾ lb russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3½ oz cheese, finely grated
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, then drain and mash until smooth.
- Let mashed potatoes cool slightly.
- Mix in flour, egg yolk, herbs, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Stir in grated cheese evenly.
- Shape mixture into small cylinders or balls.
- Coat each croquette in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil to 350°F and fry croquettes in batches until golden and crisp.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- Chilling breaded croquettes before frying helps them stay crisp.
- Different cheeses can be used for varied flavor.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 croquettes
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg