Potato croquettes

Potato croquettes

Potato croquettes - a delicious Neapolitan appetizer stuffed with melted mozzarella cheese. Croquettesrolled in egg, breadcrumbs and fried. The choice of potatoes is critical. To successfully make croquettes, the potatoes must be yellow-fleshed, such potatoes are “floury” and croquettes from them are much tastier, so use this type!

Ingredients for potato croquettes

For about 25 croquettes:

  • 🥕 Potato (yellow) - 1 kg.
  • 🥕 Eggs - 3 pcs.
  • 🥕Parmesan - 40 g.
  • 🥕 Cheese - 40 g.
  • 🥕Mozzarella - 200 g.
  • 🥕 Egg yolks - 2 pcs.
  • 🥕Parsley
  • 🥕Salt
  • 🥕 Pepper
  • 🥕Breadcrumbs
  • 🥕Olive oil

How to make potato croquettes

Yellow Potato

Wash the potatoes and boil in a saucepan with plenty of water for 20-30 minutes after the water boils.

Potato croquettes

Drain the water from the mozzarella, cut into cubes and place in the refrigerator. Then drain the water from the potatoes, peel and mash the potatoes, and place the mashed potatoes in a large bowl. Add eggs, parmesan, cheese, a pinch of salt, pepper and finely chopped parsley to the mashed potatoes.

Potato croquettes

Combine all ingredients and mix well to form a solid mass.

Potato croquettes

Wet your hands, take a spoonful of dough and put a little mozzarella in the center of each.

Potato croquettes

Shape into patties and place on a platter.

Potato croquettes

Roll potato croquettes in egg, then in breadcrumbs and refrigerate for an hour.

Potato croquettes

Heat oil in a large skillet and fry the potato croquettes until the breading is golden brown.

Potato croquettes

Ready potato croquettes lift with a slotted spoon and put on a paper towel. Serve hot!