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crispy mashed potato croquettes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 croquettes 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These crispy mashed potato croquettes feature a molten, smoky cheddar core, offering a comforting and exciting twist on a classic comfort food. They are perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or snack.
Ingredients
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- 1000 g (2.2 lb) Potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 30 g (2 Tbsp) Butter
- 120 ml (½ cup) Whole Milk
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- ½ tsp Smoked Paprika, plus extra for coating
- 100 g (1 cup) Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Chives, minced
- 150 g (1 ¼ cup) All-Purpose Flour, plus extra for dusting
- 2 Large Eggs, beaten
- 200 g (2 cups) Panko Breadcrumbs
- Vegetable Oil for Deep-Frying
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil, mixed with 1 tsp chopped parsley for drizzle
Instructions
- Boil and Mash Potatoes: Boil potatoes until tender, drain, and mash with butter, milk, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. Cool completely.
- Prepare Cheddar Core: Combine cheddar and smoked paprika, roll into 12 balls, and chill.
- Shape Croquettes: Divide potatoes, flatten, fill with cheese, and seal into oval shapes.
- Set Up Coating: Prepare flour, egg, and panko breadcrumb stations.
- Coat Croquettes: Roll in flour, dip in egg, and coat with panko.
- Fry to Perfection: Fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve drizzled with parsley-infused olive oil.
Notes
For extra crispiness, consider double-coating the croquettes with panko breadcrumbs. Starchy potatoes like Russets or Yukon Golds yield the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 croquettes
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg