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EASY & CRISPY POTATO CHEESE CROQUETTES RECIPE
Indulge in these incredibly easy and irresistibly crispy potato cheese croquettes. This recipe offers a quick and satisfying way to transform simple potatoes into a cheesy, golden-fried delight. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side dish, these croquettes are sure to become a beloved staple for any potato lover, providing a delightful crunch with every cheesy bite.
#Potato
#Cheese
#Croquettes
#Crispy
#Easy
#Snack
#Appetizer
#Fried
#Comfort Food
Mashed potato mixture with cheese
Recipe Information
25m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
40m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
European
English
Nutrition (per serving)
380
Calories
12g
Protein
40g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Croquettes being formed
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Croquettes frying in hot oil
Instructions
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- Boil the peeled and cubed potatoes in salted water until very tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain thoroughly.20m
Preview20mPreviewBoil the peeled and cubed potatoes in salted water until very tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain thoroughly. - Transfer the drained potatoes to a large bowl and mash them until smooth. Add the shredded cheese, salt, and black pepper, then mix until well combined.5mPreview5mPreviewTransfer the drained potatoes to a large bowl and mash them until smooth. Add the shredded cheese, salt, and black pepper, then mix until well combined.
- Let the potato mixture cool slightly until it's easy to handle. Form the mixture into small, uniform croquettes (cylinders or balls) about 2 inches long.10mPreview10mPreviewLet the potato mixture cool slightly until it's easy to handle. Form the mixture into small, uniform croquettes (cylinders or balls) about 2 inches long.
- Prepare a dredging station: one shallow bowl with flour, one with the beaten egg, and one with breadcrumbs. Dredge each croquette first in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, ensuring full coverage.10m
Preview10mPreviewPrepare a dredging station: one shallow bowl with flour, one with the beaten egg, and one with breadcrumbs. Dredge each croquette first in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, ensuring full coverage. - Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or pot over medium-high heat to about 350°F (175°C). Carefully add a few croquettes at a time, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.2mPreview2mPreviewHeat vegetable oil in a deep pan or pot over medium-high heat to about 350°F (175°C). Carefully add a few croquettes at a time, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry the croquettes for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.5m
Preview5mPreviewFry the croquettes for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
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