Cheesy Potato Croquettes with Mozzarella and Parmesan
by Feli Chic'Cuisine
These Cheesy Potato Croquettes are a total winner! The inside is creamy and melts in your mouth, while the crispy outside gives the perfect crunch. The combination of Parmesan, Mozzarella, and Cheddar makes them full of flavor. They're a delicious snack that everyone will love!
Mix mashed potatoes with Parmesan, Mozzarella, Cheddar, and eggs. Shape the mixture into balls or rounds, coat them in beaten egg, then roll them in Parmesan. Fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
It's a great recipe for using up leftover cheese or mashed potatoes from the fridge, so nothing goes to waste!
Video: How to Make Delicious Cheesy Potato Croquettes
Choosing the Best Potatoes
Russet Potatoes are my top choice for this recipe because they make light and fluffy mashed potatoes. They're large, high-starch potatoes with white, dry flesh that can absorb a lot of liquid. Their delicate flavor and fluffy texture pair beautifully with cheese, butter, creme fraiche, or sour cream.
In Europe, a good substitute for Russet potatoes would be a variety like Maris Piper or King Edward, which are also high-starch potatoes suitable for mashing.
Using Russet potatoes ensures that the croquettes turn out soft and creamy on the inside, complementing the cheesy filling perfectly.
Boiling Potatoes: Tips and Techniques
It's recommend boiling potatoes with the skin on. This keeps the nutrients of the potato during the cooking process and adds flavor and texture to the boiled potatoes as well.
For an even cooking, it’s important to put the potatoes in the water before bringing it to a boil. This allows the potatoes and the water to heat at the same time for even cooking.
Make sure that the water completely covers the potatoes, adding water if it gets too low. Potatoes soak up a lot of flavor, so salt the water prior to cooking for the best taste.
Easy to Prepare
1. In a large pot, add potatoes (with skin on), cover with water, add salt, and cook until fork-tender, about 35-40 minutes. Drain and peel them.
2. Mash thoroughly with a potato masher. Add eggs, Parmesan, Mozzarella, Cheddar, chopped parsley, salt and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly.
3. Shape the mixture into balls or rounds; coat them with beaten egg and Parmesan, then fry them in hot oil until golden brown.
The creamy, cheesy filling with Parmesan, Mozzarella, and Cheddar melts in your mouth, while the crispy, golden coating adds the perfect crunch. Whether served as a snack, appetizer, or side dish, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Highly recommended for anyone who loves comfort food with a gourmet twist!
Cheesy Potato Croquettes
Recipe
They’re simple to prepare and an excellent way to use up leftover mashed potatoes or cheese, which makes them both delicious and practical.
Prep. Time: 45 min Cook Time: 25 min
Total Time: 1 h 5 min Servings: 12
Ingredients
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Method
1. Wash potatoes under running water. In a large pot, add potatoes (with skin on), cover with water, add salt, and cook until fork-tender, about 35-40 minutes. Drain.
2. Peel the potatoes while they are still hot. In a large bowl, press them through a potato ricer or mash thoroughly with a potato masher.
3. Add eggs, Parmesan, Mozzarella, Cheddar, chopped parsley, salt and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
4. Take a portion of dough of about 35 g (1.2 ounce) at a time and form the croquettes into the round shape.
5. Prepare two bowls. In the first bowl, add the eggs, a little salt and whisk thoroughly. In a second bowl, place breadcrumbs.
6. Coat each croquette with the beaten egg, drain well and then gently press into breadcrumbs to coat completely. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. In a large skillet, pour sunflower oil and heat oil over medium to 350°F (180°C). Add first batch of croquettes to hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes per side.
8. Drain on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Allow oil to return to 350°F (180°C) between batches. Serve them warm.
Tip: To keep warm, until all the croquettes are fried, put them in the warm oven.
Enjoy!
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