Potato and almond croquettes are a tasty treat to serve as an appetizer, aperitif, or simply to accompany your favorite main dishes. They are made with few and simple ingredients, and the almonds add a flavor that enriches the taste, making them particularly delicious.

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Difficulty: Easy
Cost: Economical
Preparation time: 45 Minutes
Portions: 20 Pieces
Cooking methods: Frying
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: All seasons

Ingredients

2 lbs potatoes
2 eggs
1 oz grated Grana Padano
1 cup blanched almonds
to taste fine salt
to taste mixed peppercorns
4 cups sunflower oil

Tools

1 Steamer
1 Potato Masher
1 Chopper
1 Peeler
1 Cutting Board

Preparation of Potato and Almond Croquettes

Peel the potatoes, then rinse them and cut them into pieces about an inch in size.
Place them in a steamer and cook them for 15/20 minutes.
Meanwhile, chop the almonds with a chopper, do not reduce them to powder but leave them slightly coarse, just a little.
Once the potatoes are cooked, mash them and put them in a bowl. Add half of the chopped almonds and 2 egg yolks.
Mix to combine everything well.
Then add the grated Grana Padano, a pinch of salt, and a grind of fresh pepper.
Mix until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous mixture.
Now make balls of dough and then shape them slightly elongated.
Once all the croquettes are made, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt and dip the croquettes in it.
Then coat them in the remaining chopped almonds.
Pour the oil into a pot, and when it is hot, around 340°F, dip the croquettes and let them brown on all sides.
Once fried, drain them on absorbent paper to remove excess oil.
And voilà… the potato and almond croquettes are ready to serve to your guests.