Description
A delicious and crispy snack made with mashed potatoes and cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup flour
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix mashed potatoes, cheese, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into small cylinders or balls.
- Roll each croquette in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry the croquettes until golden brown on all sides.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- Use cold mashed potatoes for easier shaping.
- You can bake instead of fry for a healthier option.
- Serve with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 croquettes
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: crispy potato cheese croquettes, snack, vegetarian, fried potatoes