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Mexican Potato Croquettes

Mexican potato croquettes (patties) filled with queso fresco. A popular meatless dish in Mexico especially during lent.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 561 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 white potatoes large
  • 9 ozs. Mexican cheese panelo or fresco (fresh crumbly cheeses)
  • 1 egg
  • 9 ozs. breadcrumbs fine
  • ½ cup cooking oil
  • 1 ½ tsp. salt

Instructions

Preparing the potatoes
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  1. Cook the potatoes with the skin on for 30 minutes then allow the potatoes to cool to the touch.
  2. Use your fingers to remove the potato skins.
  3. Place the potatoes in a mixing bowl and mash with a fork.
  4. Crumble the cheese into small pieces and add to the mashed potatoes and mix well.
  5. Beat one egg and then add it to the potato and cheese mixture and mix thoroughly.
  6. Add the breadcrumbs to the mixture and mix thoroughly.
Forming the croquettes
  1. Form a ball of the potato mixture in the palm of your hand that is just a bit bigger than the size of a golf ball.
  2. Use the tips of your fingers to press the patty flat to a thickness of about ¾".
Cooking the croquettes
  1. Heat ½ cup cooking oil to medium-hot. Place for croquettes in the pan at a time. Cook for about 1.5 to 2 minutes until golden on one side then turn.
  2. Cook for another 1.5 to 2 minutes and then remove the croquettes from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove any excess oil.

Notes

  • Tip: Dip your fingers in cooking oil to keep the potato mixture from sticking to your fingers.
  • Optional toppings
  • Your favorite salsa
  • Mexican cream (crema)
  • Sour cream

Nutrition Information

Calories 561kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 68mg (23%) Sodium 1107mg (46%) Potassium 598mg (17%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 320IU (6%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 396mg (40%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 561

% Daily Value*

Calories 561kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 1107mg 46%
Potassium 598mg 13%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 320IU 6%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 396mg 40%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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