Cute No-Fry Cheese Potato Croquettes

Name: Cute No-Fry Cheese Potato Croquettes
Yield: Makes 8 balls, each about 1.25–1.5 inches (3–4 cm) in diameter.
Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes (about 10.5 oz/300g); Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 1-2 tablespoons milk; 5-6 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs; 2 individually wrapped cream cheese portions; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons water

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Thank you for 500 reports and for featuring this recipe in a cookbook! These cheese croquettes are easy to make without frying and look adorable as bite-sized balls. Perfect for lunchboxes or parties. Recipe background: I wanted to make croquettes easily, so I remembered a no-fry croquette I saw in a magazine over ten years ago. I didn’t remember the exact recipe, but I tried adding cream cheese as a twist, and it turned out delicious, so I decided to share it.

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Ingredients

Makes 8 balls, each about 1.25–1.5 inches (3–4 cm) in diameter.

2medium potatoes (about 10.5 oz/300g)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoonmayonnaise
1-2 tablespoonsmilk
5-6 tablespoonspanko breadcrumbs
2individually wrapped cream cheese portions
1 tablespoonall-purpose flour
2 tablespoonswater

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Steps

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Cut each potato into 8 pieces. Place them in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave at 600W for 4–5 minutes.
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While the potatoes are cooking, add the panko breadcrumbs to a skillet and toast over medium heat, stirring constantly, until lightly golden brown.
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Once the potatoes are soft, mash them and mix in the salt, pepper, mayonnaise, and enough milk to bring the mixture together.
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Cut each cream cheese portion into 4 pieces.
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In a small bowl, mix the flour and water until smooth.
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Divide the mashed potatoes into 8 portions. Place a piece of cream cheese in the center of each and shape into a ball.
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Dip each potato ball into the flour-water mixture, then coat with the toasted panko breadcrumbs.
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Lightly bake the croquettes in a toaster oven until crisp.
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May 27, 2014: Featured on Yahoo! JAPAN. Thank you for all the visits!
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August 2014: Featured in a cookbook.