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Cheesy Potato Croquettes
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Cheesy Potato Croquettes

Course Appies & Snacks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wire Cooling Rack

Ingredients

Croquettes:

  • 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
  • 1 egg well-beaten
  • ¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp chives, chopped
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup parmesan and herb panko crumbs

Serve with:

  • Sour cream
  • Chives, chopped

Instructions

  • Combine the mashed potatoes, egg, cheddar cheese, chives, flour, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper in a bowl; mix until well combined.
  • Roll the potato mixture into like-sized round balls.
  • Roll the potato balls in the panko crumbs until evenly coated.
  • Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Side Note: Don't skip this step; it helps the panko adhere to the potato balls.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet. Fry each croquette in shallow oil (enough to fill the skillet ½-inch), until browned on all sides. Make sure to cook in small batches, giving each croquette at least 2 inches of space around to avoid overcrowding the skillet. This prevents the croquettes from falling apart while frying.
  • Remove from the oil and place on a wire cooling rack. 
  • Serve immediately with sour cream and chives on the side, if desired. Enjoy.