Cheesy Potato Croquettes
Cheesy potato croquettes are delicious crispy bites filled with creamy mashed potatoes and gooey cheese. These golden croquettes make a perfect appetizer or snack, loved by both kids and adults.
Ingredients
- 500 g Potatoes boiled and mashed
- 100 g Cheddar Cheese grated
- 50 g Breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp Plain Flour
- 1 Egg beaten
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes and grated cheddar cheese. Mix well.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Take small portions of the potato mixture and shape them into croquette shapes.
- Place the plain flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs into three separate shallow bowls.
- Dip each croquette first into the plain flour, then into the beaten egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs, ensuring each croquette is evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the croquettes in batches until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Once cooked, remove the croquettes from the oil and drain on kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot and enjoy your cheesy potato croquettes!
Notes
Make sure the mashed potatoes are well-drained to avoid excess moisture in the croquette mixture.
You can add additional herbs or spices to the potato mixture for extra flavour.
These croquettes can be served as a delicious appetiser or as a side dish to accompany your main meal.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition
Calories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 111mgPotassium: 236mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 125IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 1mg
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