Potato Croquettes
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Potato Croquettes
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These Potato Croquettes are loaded with bacon, and stuffed with two kinds of cheese. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and sure to please anyone and everyone.
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Ingredients
Croquettes
- 3 pound potatoes cut into cubes (I used Russet potatoes)
- 8 tablespoon butter unsalted
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 2 tablespoon milk
- 1 large egg
- 6 lices Bacon chopped
- ¼ cup parsley fresh, chopped
- 4 ounce cheddar cheese cut in cubes
- 4 ounce Provolone cheese cut in cubes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs I used Panko
- vegetable oil for frying
Dip
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 lices Bacon chopped
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoon parsley fresh, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
Instructions
Croquettes
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill it with cold water, enough to fully cover the potatoes. Add about 1 tsp of salt to the water and stir. Bring the potatoes to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a medium and cook for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- In the meantime fry the bacon until crispy. If making the dip, fry all the bacon (8 slices in total) together and reserve ¼ of it for the dip.
- Drain the potatoes and add them to a large bowl. Add the butter, salt, pepper, milk, egg and mash using a potato masher. Alternatively, you could do all this using a mixer. Stir in the bacon and parsley.
- Prepare 3 shallow plates, one with the flour, one with the eggs beaten and one with the breadcrumbs. You can also season the eggs and flour with more salt and pepper. For a bit of a smokiness flavor you could add some smoked paprika to the flour.
- Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop out enough mashed potatoes to roll it into a golf ball size portion. Flatten it in your hand and place a cheese cube in the center. I made my cheese cubes small because I wanted to use both the cheddar cheese and provolone cheese in each croquette. Wrap the mashed potato around the cheese and you can either form it in a ball or a cylinder shape. Place on a plate or cutting board and repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Roll the croquettes first into the flour, then dip them in the beaten egg and finally roll them through the breadcrumbs, making sure they are completely covered. Place them on a plate or tray until ready to fry. You could also refrigerate them for about an hour, this will ensure that they will hold their shape, though I haven't had any problem with them falling apart.
- Add vegetable oil to a pot so that it's at least a couple inches deep and heat it over medium high heat.
- Fry these in batches and only fry about 4 or 5 at a time, it also depends on how big your pot is. You may need to roll them around to make sure they get golden all around. Place them on a towel-lined bowl to cool a little.
Dip
- To make the dip, add all the dip ingredients into a small bowl and stir to combine.
- Serve the croquettes warm with the dip.
Notes
- Can I bake these: Absolutely! Place these on a baking sheet and bake at 400 F degrees for about 15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- How do I store leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 5 days.
- How do I reheat these without the croquettes getting soggy: The easiest way to reheat these and prevent them from getting soggy is to place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake them at 400 F degrees for about 10 minutes or until heated through.
- Make ahead: Make these as instructed and place them on a baking sheet. Cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate them until ready to bake or fry.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1croquette
Calories
177kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
201mg
(8%)
Potassium
247mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Vitamin A
380IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
6.3mg
(7%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1croquette | |
| Calories | 177kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 201mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 380IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6.3mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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