Potato Croquettes

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If you have leftover mashed potatoes consider making croquettes. Or as I call them “fried mashed potatoes “. I made these with just cheese and scallions but you can add a meat if you like. This makes a great side or appetizer.

Potato Croquettes

If you have leftover mashed potatoes consider making croquettes. Or as I call them “fried mashed potatoes “. I made these with just cheese and scallions but you can add a meat if you like. This makes a great side or appetizer.

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Ingredients

5 minutes
4-6 servings
  1. 2 cupsleftover mashed potatoes
  2. 1 cup (4 oz)shredded cheese (I used habanero cheddar)
  3. 1Scallion diced
  4. Dredge Station
  5. 1/2 cupflour
  6. 1/2 tspsalt
  7. 1/2 tspblack pepper
  8. 2Large eggs, beaten plus 2 Tbsp water
  9. 2/3 cupbreadcrumbs (use panko if you want a more crunchy coating)

Cooking Instructions

5 minutes
  1. 1

    Mix mashed potatoes, cheese, and scallions in a bowl. Form mixture into desired size ball. (If mixture does not easily hold a form refrigerate for a couple of hours). You can also form the potato mixture into logs.

  2. 2

    Set up dredging station. In bowl 1 mix flour, salt, and pepper. In bowl 2 whisk the eggs and water together. In bowl 3 add the breadcrumbs.

  3. 3

    Take each formed potato ball and coat with the flour mixture in bowl 1. Shake off excess flour. Next place the potato ball in bowl 2 and cover with the egg wash. I find it is best to use 2 forks to move the potato ball around. Finally put potato ball in bowl 3 and cover with breadcrumbs. Place on a rack. Repeat process for the rest of the potato balls.

  4. 4

    Fry the potato balls in batches until golden brown. I used my small deep fryer (a great kitchen gadget). I cooked them for 1 minute at 370°F. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to allow any excess oil to be removed.

  5. 5

    Serve croquettes as is or with your choice of a dipping sauce. Enjoy!

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