Cheesy Croquettes
Cheesy croquettes are incredibly easy to make and absolutely delicious. With just a few ingredients—mashed potatoes, cheese, breadcrumbs, and seasoning—you can whip up a batch in no time.
SERVES
4
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
15
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
15
MINUTES
Ingredients
400g cooked mashed potato
60g red or white cheddar cheese grated
2 tsp freshly chopped parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper
130g flour
2 large eggs whisked
150g breadcrumbs - I use Panko breadcrumbs
400ml vegetable oil
Method
Mix the mashed potato, grated cheese and parsley in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
Place the flour into one bowl.
Put the beaten eggs into another bowl.
Finally, the breadcrumbs into a third bowl.
Allow the potato mixture to cool so they are easier to handle.
Shape the potato mixture into 2-inch log shapes - I like to use disposible gloves for this part.
Roll each log in flour first, then dip and coat entirely in egg wash, and finally coat in breadcrumbs. Repeat until the mixture is all used.
Add the vegetable oil to a deep frying pan on high heat.
Test by placing a crumb in. It should sizzle and rise to the top once hot enough.
Fry the croquette in batches for about 2 minutes per batch, turning until golden all over. keep a close eye as they can burn quickly.
Place on a raised rack until serving to allow excess oil to drip off.
