Baked Potato Croquettes, the simple and perfect recipe. How good are potatoes! So versatile and economical, they often solve our lunches and dinners in their simplicity. The recipe I want to tell you today is that of crispy Potato Croquettes with a gooey cheese filling and simply baked in the oven. but if you prefer you can also fry them in hot seed oil or cook them in an air fryer. Few and simple ingredients for some Potato Balls that always win everyone over. In my house, they literally disappear, you can only imagine how good they are to eat while still hot and gooey, just be careful not to burn your tongue. My secret for Croquettes that don’t open during cooking is to add only the egg yolk to the dough and then use the beaten egg white for breading. I recommend also reading the recipe for Crispy Potato Balls. So, have I already convinced you to try them? Let’s then run to the kitchen and prepare together the Perfect Croquettes that don’t open during cooking
AND DON’T MISS THESE RECIPES TOO:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: For 4 people
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 269.40 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 23.19 (g) of which sugars 1.59 (g)
- Proteins 14.22 (g)
- Fat 13.60 (g) of which saturated 2.31 (g)of which unsaturated 1.52 (g)
- Fibers 2.44 (g)
- Sodium 216.50 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 150 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Perfect Potato Croquettes
- 1.54 lbs potatoes
- 1.76 oz breadcrumbs
- 1.76 oz grated parmesan
- 1 egg
- 6.35 oz scamorza cheese
- 4 tsps extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
What You Need to Prepare the Baked Croquettes
- Potato Masher
- Baking Pan
How to Prepare Filled Potato Croquettes
Peel the potatoes. Wash them and let them cook in boiling water for 25-30 minutes. The cooking time of the potatoes depends on the quality and size of the potatoes you use. Therefore, I recommend testing the cooking with the prongs of a fork.
Drain the potatoes, cut them into pieces, and mash them with a potato masher or simply with a fork. Separate the egg yolk from the egg white, placing them in 2 separate bowls.
Add a pinch of salt, the grated parmesan, and only the egg yolk. Mix the mixture well with a fork and let it firm up in the fridge for 30 minutes. Cut the scamorza cheese into cubes.
Take the mixture, take a small amount, and flatten it between your hands. Place a cheese cube in the center and carefully close the potato mixture around it. Prepare all the Potato Croquettes until the mixture is finished.
Beat the egg white with a fork until it is soft and frothy. Place the breadcrumbs in another bowl. Pass the Potato Croquettes first in the egg white and then in the breadcrumbs, making sure it adheres well on all sides.
As you prepare them, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly oil the Potato Croquettes. Let them cook in a preheated oven at 392°F for 18-20 minutes.
See you tomorrow with a new recipe, a hug, Loredana
Loredana’s Tips
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For tastier Potato Balls, you can add some chopped cooked ham or speck to the filling
If you have leftovers, you can store them in the fridge in a container for 2 days or freeze them. My advice is to prepare them in advance and without cooking them, place them on a tray and freeze them. Once frozen, you can transfer them to a food bag. You just need to let them thaw and then cook them as you prefer
Read also the recipe for my Potato Gateau
Your Questions
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Can I fry them?
Yes, dip them in hot seed oil and let them brown
Can I cook them in an air fryer?
Yes, at 365°F for 16-18 minutes
