Potato Croquettes
Potato croquettes are a delicious and crispy snack made from mashed potatoes, egg yolks, and optional cheese, coated in breadcrumbs and fried to perfection. They are perfect as an appetizer or side dish, offering a comforting and satisfying bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2 egg yolks
- 150g breadcrumbs
- 100g grated cheese (optional)
- 100g flour
- 50g butter
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Boil the peeled and chopped potatoes until tender. Drain and mash them with butter until smooth.
- Mix in the egg yolks, salt, pepper, and grated cheese if desired. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Form the potato mixture into small croquettes. Roll each croquette in flour, dip into the beaten eggs, and then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the croquettes in the hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg