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Easy Potato Croquettes
This mashed potato croquette recipe is a fast and easy leftover recipe that you will want to make over and over again! Recipe from Bon Appétit
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
3
minutes
mins
Total Time
13
minutes
mins
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
12
Calories:
160
kcal
Author:
Dan from Platter Talk
Equipment
Mixing bowls
10-inch Skillet
Ingredients
2
cups
mashed potatoes
2
egg yolks
1/2
cup
shredded Parmesan cheese
2
tablespoons
fresh chopped chives
plus more for garnish
1
tablespoon
flour
1
cup
fine bread crumbs
Italian flavored if you can find.
2
eggs
3-4
cups
vegetable or canola oil
Sour cream
optional
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
In large mixing bowl, combine potatoes, chives, egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, and flour.
Mix thoroughly and roll into golf ball size portions.
In small bowl beat 2 eggs.
Place bread crumbs in another small bowl.
Dredge croquettes in egg and then bread crumbs.
Heat oil over medium-high heat, using 10" skillet.
Working in batches, place croquettes in hot oil, using teaspoon to turn and brown evenly.
Remove portions from oil when golden brown, about 3 minutes.
Allow to drain on brown paper bag.
Serve warm with optional sour cream and additional chives.
Baking Option
Preheat oven to 400° F.
Place the potato croquettes on a baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
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Tips for Making Croquettes
Croquettes can be shaped in round balls, oval balls, or even like small pancakes.
If you don't want to fry these, you can bake these croquettes at 350° for 15 minutes.
For added flavor, add a little salt and pepper to the eggs and maybe some smoked paprika.
Nutrition
Calories:
160
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
15
g
|
Protein:
5
g
|
Fat:
8
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
63
mg
|
Sodium:
151
mg
|
Potassium:
146
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
0
g
|
Vitamin A:
120
IU
|
Vitamin C:
8.1
mg
|
Calcium:
73
mg
|
Iron:
0.8
mg