Potato Croquettes
Mashed potato with cheese and chives, shaped into logs, crumbed and fried until golden. Makes 12 in 45 minutes.
Before You Start
Cool the mash completely before shaping.
Coat evenly; gaps in the crumbs let the filling leak.
Test the oil with a crumb: it should sizzle at once.
Making Potato Croquettes
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Boil the whole potatoes for 25 minutes until tender. Peel while hot, then mash until smooth with no milk. Spread on a plate to cool completely.
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Mix the mash with the cheese, chives, egg, salt and pepper.
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Shape into 12 logs about 6 cm long. Roll each in the flour, then the beaten egg, then the breadcrumbs. Chill for 30 minutes.
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Heat the oil in a deep pan to 180°C / 355°F. Fry in batches for 3 minutes, turning, until deep golden. Drain on kitchen paper.
What's Going On Here
Dry mash is the key to a croquette that holds together. If the potato is wet, the croquettes burst in the oil and spill their filling in a mess.
Boil the potatoes in their skins if you can, which keeps the water out, then peel while hot with a fork and knife. Mash without milk and cool completely: the mixture needs to be cold and stiff to shape.
Bind with an egg and a little flour. The coating needs to be complete, flour then egg then breadcrumbs, with no gaps, or the oil gets in.
Chill the shaped croquettes for 30 minutes before frying. Cold ones hold their form in the oil. Fry in oil at 180°C for 3 minutes, turning, until deep golden, and drain on kitchen paper. They are a good way of using up leftover mash, and the crumb makes the cooked potato feel like a different dish. For a lighter version, bake them on a tray with a little oil sprayed over, turning once.
Storage and Reheating
Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat on a tray at 200°C for 12 minutes. Uncooked croquettes freeze for up to 2 months.
What to Serve Alongside
- Roast chicken
- Peas
- Garlic mayonnaise
- Green salad
Common Questions About Potato Croquettes
How long does Potato Croquettes take to make?
About 45 minutes in total — 30 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 6.
What are the key tips for making Potato Croquettes?
Cool the mash completely before shaping. Coat evenly; gaps in the crumbs let the filling leak. Test the oil with a crumb: it should sizzle at once.
What should I serve with Potato Croquettes?
Roast chicken; Peas; Garlic mayonnaise; Green salad.
Can Potato Croquettes be made ahead or frozen?
Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat on a tray at 200°C for 12 minutes. Uncooked croquettes freeze for up to 2 months.
Is Potato Croquettes suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Potato Croquettes?
About 967 kcal per serving, with 12 g protein, 43 g carbohydrate and 83 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
The Numbers per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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