Cheese Croquettes Recipe
Cheese Croquettes are crispy, golden-fried potato balls filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, seasoned with garlic and cream cheese for added richness. Perfect as a comforting appetizer or snack, these croquettes combine creamy mashed potatoes with a crunchy breadcrumb coating for an irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (about 12 croquettes)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Potato Mixture
- 2 lb Russet potatoes (or Yukon gold; about 4 potatoes)
- 4 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Breading and Coating
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- Mozzarella cheese (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- Oil (for frying, about 1 inch deep)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and chop the potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Place them in a large pot along with the smashed garlic and 2 tablespoons of salt. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Mash the Potatoes: Drain the water and discard the garlic cloves. Add the cream cheese, butter, and black pepper to the hot potatoes. Mash the mixture until combined but still chunky, avoiding overmixing to maintain texture.
- Mix Egg Wash: In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon salt until you achieve a smooth mixture.
- Prepare Breadcrumbs: Place the breadcrumbs in another shallow dish, ready for coating.
- Assemble Croquettes: Take a ball of the mashed potato mixture (about ½ cup) and flatten it slightly in your palm. Place a cube of mozzarella cheese in the center and gently mold the potato around it to seal the cheese inside. Dip each croquette in the egg wash, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs. Repeat for all the potato mixture.
- Fry Croquettes: Heat about 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet or frying pan to 350°F (175°C). Carefully add the croquettes and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Serve the cheese croquettes hot with your choice of gravy or ketchup for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to avoid greasy croquettes.
- You can substitute mozzarella with other melting cheeses like cheddar or fontina.
- Use russet potatoes for the best texture; Yukon gold works but yields a creamier croquette.
- Do not overmix the potatoes to keep a nice chunky texture inside the croquettes.
- These croquettes can be prepared in advance and frozen before frying; fry directly from frozen, adding extra cooking time.
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