Description
Crispy golden Potato Croquettes with a creamy mashed potato filling — a comforting snack or appetizer that’s crunchy outside and soft inside.
Ingredients
2 cups mashed potatoes (cold or leftover)
½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
¼ cup finely chopped green onions
1 tablespoon butter, softened
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs (regular or panko)
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheese, butter, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
2. Shape mixture into small logs or ovals about 2 inches long.
3. Prepare a breading station with flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
4. Coat each croquette in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
5. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
6. Heat oil in a pan to 350°F (175°C).
7. Fry croquettes 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
8. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs.
You can bake instead of frying: 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fried / Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 croquettes
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg