Description
Crispy Mashed Potato Croquettes are a delicious snack made from leftover mashed potatoes, cheese, and green onions, fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the leftover mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions, and the egg. Mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls or patties, about 2 inches in diameter.
- Place the flour in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, place the breadcrumbs.
- Roll each potato ball first in the flour, then dip it in the breadcrumbs, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add the croquettes in batches, frying them for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the croquettes from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the potato mixture.
- Try using different types of cheese, such as mozzarella or feta, for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croquette
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg