Mashed Potato Croquettes
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Mashed Potato Croquettes
Description
Mashed Potato Croquettes combine mashed potatoes with beaten egg, parsley, breadcrumbs, and optionally chopped onion to add flavor and binding. The mixture is shaped into rounds or ovals, lightly dredged in flour to help form a crust, then fried in moderate heat with neutral oil until brown and crisp on all sides. This method results in croquettes with a crunchy outside and a soft, creamy inside from the mashed potatoes.
The recipe provides flexibility in shaping and seasoning, using parsley and onion to vary the taste. The croquettes are best served hot to enjoy their contrasting textures. Since they are fried, the heat management during cooking is key to achieving crispness without burning.
These croquettes can be stored after cooking and reheated with care to retain their texture. They can also be baked as a lower-fat alternative, or frozen either cooked or uncooked for later use. Proper wrapping and storage ensure they maintain quality for up to a month frozen or several days refrigerated.
Ingredients
- 3 cups potato 990 grams, mashed
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- ¼ cup bread crumbs
- ½ onion chopped if desired
EXTRAS
- ¼-½ cup flour for dredging
- 2-3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl with a fork combine well mashed potatoes, beaten egg, parsley, bread crumbs and chopped onion if desired.
- Taking approximately a 1/4 cup (more or less) at a time of the potato mixture, form into a round, oval or ball shape, then dredge in flour.
- In a medium pan add 2-3 tablespoons of oil, on medium heat, heat until oil is hot (not smoking hot), add croquettes a few at a time turning as they brown.
- Place on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- Prepare croquettes up to two days before cooking; cover tightly and refrigerate.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes as a healthier alternative to frying.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat gently to maintain texture.
- Freeze cooked croquettes in sealed bags; freeze uncooked ones on a tray first to firm before packaging.
- Thaw frozen uncooked croquettes in the refrigerator before dredging in flour and frying.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 15croquettes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 80kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 148mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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