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Cheesy Potato Croquettes
These delicious potato croquettes are crispy on the outside and filled with gooey melted cheese on the inside. They are bursting with savory flavors and make a perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 111 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
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!
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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 Information
Calories
111kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.002g
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
111mg
(5%)
Potassium
236mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
125IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Vitamin D
0.1µg
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 111
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 111kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 236mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.