Description
A delicious combination of potatoes, minced meat, and cheese, perfectly shaped and fried for an irresistible crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg potatoes, peeled and boiled
- 250 g minced meat (beef, chicken, or lamb)
- 100 g cheese, shredded (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs
- 250 g breadcrumbs
- 100 g flour
- To taste salt
- To taste black pepper
- A handful parsley, chopped
- For frying oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 50 ml milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes:
- Boil the peeled potatoes until tender.
- Mash the potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Set aside and let cool.
- Cook the Filling:
- Heat a bit of oil in a pan. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add minced meat, cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Mix in the shredded cheese and let it melt into the mixture. Set aside.
- Form the Croquettes:
- Take a scoop of mashed potato and flatten it in your hand.
- Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center, then shape the potato around it to form a ball or oval shape.
- Coating the Croquettes:
- Place flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs into separate dishes.
- Roll each croquette in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Croquettes:
- Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.
- Fry the croquettes in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Notes
- Cheese Variations: Try different cheeses for variation, such as Gouda or Emmental.
- Air Fryer: For a healthier version, use an air fryer instead of deep frying.
- Sauce Pairing: Serve with a dipping sauce such as garlic aioli or spicy ketchup for extra flavor.
- Potato Consistency: Ensure the mashed potatoes are firm enough to hold the filling without breaking. Adjust with more flour if necessary.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croquette