Best 8 Potato Cheese Croquette Recipes

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Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the art of creating delectable potato cheese croquettes. These crispy, golden-brown balls of pure bliss are an explosion of savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With their creamy potato filling, melted cheese center, and crispy breadcrumbs coating, potato cheese croquettes are a perfect appetizer, side dish, or main course. So, gather your ingredients, get ready to embrace your inner chef, and let's embark on this appetizing adventure together.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

POTATO & CHEESE CROQUETTES



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Mashed potatoes coated in Parmesan cheese and cracker crumbs have the perfect balance of crunchy and creamy and make for a crowd-pleasing side dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Appetizers & Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-1/2 lb. baking potatoes (about 5 large), peeled, cubed
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. butter, softened
1/2 cup minced fresh chives
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
1/4 tsp. pepper
10 round buttery crackers, finely crushed
1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • Cook potatoes in boiling water in large saucepan 20 min. or until tender; drain. Mash potatoes until smooth. Stir in all remaining ingredients except cracker crumbs and Parmesan.
  • Shape into 30 (2-inch) oval croquettes, using about 1/4 cup potato mixture for each. Roll in combined cracker crumbs and Parmesan, turning to evenly coat each croquette. Place on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray; spray tops and sides with cooking spray.
  • Bake 30 to 35 min. or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

BACON-CHEDDAR POTATO CROQUETTES



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Instead of throwing out leftover mashed potatoes, use them to make this potato croquette recipe. The little baked balls are yummy with ranch dressing, barbecue sauce or Dijon mayonnaise for dipping. -Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups cold mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon minced chives
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
40 Ritz crackers, crushed
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon paprika
Barbecue sauce, Dijon-mayonnaise blend or ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Shape mixture by tablespoonfuls into balls. Roll in cracker crumbs. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight., Combine butter and paprika; drizzle over croquettes. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 18-20 minutes. Serve with dipping sauce of your choice. Freeze option: Prepare croquettes as directed, omitting chilling step. Transfer to waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Prepare butter mixture; drizzle over croquettes. Cover and freeze until firm. Transfer to resealable plastic freezer bags; return to freezer. To use, bake croquettes as directed, increasing time to 20-25 minutes. Serve with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

POTATO CROQUETTES



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Crunchy potato croquettes, a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes, flatter any meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups mashed potatoes
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together mashed potatoes and parsley; season with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, place flour; season with salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, whisk egg with 1 tablespoon water. In a third shallow bowl, place 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs.
  • Form potato mixture into 3/4-by-2-inch logs. Roll in flour, shaking off excess, dip in egg wash, then roll in breadcrumbs to coat. In a heavy medium saucepan, heat 1 1/2 inches vegetable oil over medium-high until hot. In batches, fry croquettes until golden brown on all sides, about 2 minutes per batch, turing as needed. Drain on paper towels.

POTATO CROQUETTES



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A great use for leftover mashed potato. Great for dinner with a garden salad.

Provided by PETER GERRY

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups mashed potatoes
2 eggs
2 tablespoons dried parsley
½ cup grated Romano cheese
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons imitation bacon bits
1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1 cup Italian-style dried bread crumbs
1 quart vegetable oil for deep frying

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, eggs, parsley, cheese, salt and pepper, bacon bits and onion flakes. Form mixture into patties, and dredge patties in the bread crumbs.
  • Pour oil 1/2 inch deep in a large, heavy skillet. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry patties, flipping to fry them on both sides, until they are golden brown. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659.6 calories, Carbohydrate 58.4 g, Cholesterol 110.9 mg, Fat 39.9 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1505.6 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

POTATO CHEESE CROQUETTES



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Make and share this Potato Cheese Croquettes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cold mashed potatoes
1 egg, beaten
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Break up potatoes.
  • Beat egg in blender until frothy.
  • Add potato pieces gradually, beating at medium speed until blended.
  • Stir in cheese and salt.
  • Shape as desired.
  • Dip into crumbs, them milk, and again into crumbs.
  • Fry in shallow hot fat until golden brown on all sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.2, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 88.9, Sodium 769.1, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.7, Protein 13.4

POTATO-CHEESE CROQUETTE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 46m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and boiled
2 ounces butter
2 ounces sour cream
2 egg yolks
4 ounces grated white cheddar
2 scallions minced
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Rice potatoes. Whisk in butter, sour cream, and yolks. Fold in cheese and scallions. Season to taste. Chill for 1 hour.
  • Form into cakes 2 by 1 inch. Heat the oil and butter in a skillet on medium heat, until butter starts to foam. Gently place cakes in the pan and cook for approximately 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

CHEESY POTATO CROQUETTES



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A great appetizer for a small party.

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Time 3h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium russet potatoes (about 3 lbs. total), peeled and quartered
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons potato flour
¾ ounces Parmesan cheese, grated with a Microplane grater (about ½ cup)
2 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (½ cup)
2 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (½ cup)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
Canola oil
Thinly sliced chives

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high. Add potatoes, and cook until fork-tender, about 18 to 20 minutes. Drain potatoes, and let stand until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Press potatoes through a potato ricer into a large bowl (or mash thoroughly with a potato masher); chill, uncovered, until cold, about 1 hour. Using your hands, gently stir in egg, potato flour, Parmesan, mozzarella, Cheddar, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper until well combined. Scoop potato mixture, and shape into 20 (3-inch) patties (about ¼ cup per patty).
  • Place panko in a medium bowl. Working with 1 patty at a time, gently press into panko to coat completely, and transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill, uncovered, for 30 minutes (this will help the panko stick to the patties).
  • Pour canola oil to a depth of ½ inch in a large skillet; heat oil over medium to 350°F. Working in 5 batches, add croquettes to hot oil, and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on a baking sheet lined with paper towels, and immediately season to taste with salt and pepper. Keep warm in a 200°F oven. Allow oil to return to 350°F between batches. Garnish hot croquettes with chives, and serve immediately.

POTATO AND SPINACH CROQUETTES



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Yummy fried croquettes are made with potatoes, spinach and Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Tonmere

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pastries

Time 50m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound baking potatoes, peeled and diced
1 pinch ground nutmeg
4 teaspoons butter
1 egg yolk
1 cup vegetable oil for frying
⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
½ cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 ⅓ cups dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a saucepan and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until tender enough to easily pierce with a fork. Drain and toss gently over low heat for a minute to completley dry out. Press them through a sieve or just mash with a potato masher until smooth. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Mix in the butter and egg yolk, then spread out on a tray to cool.
  • Preheat the oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). The oil is the proper temperature when a cube of bread browns in about 15 seconds.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese and spinach. Blend in the mashed potatoes. On a floured surface, using floured hands, roll small handfuls of the mixture into cylinders about 3/4 inch thick and 2 1/2 inches long. Tap the ends to flatten.
  • Season 1/2 cup of flour with salt and pepper and place on a tray. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and peanut oil. Place the bread crumbs into a separate shallow bowl. Roll the croquettes in seasoned flour, then dip into the egg and then coat with bread crumbs.
  • Fry the croquettes a few at a time, so they have some room in between, until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Carefully remove from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on crumpled paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 118.9 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 264.4 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Tips:

  • For a crispier croquette, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
  • If you don't have a potato ricer, you can mash the potatoes with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
  • Be sure to let the potato mixture cool completely before adding the cheese and eggs. This will help prevent the cheese from melting and the eggs from scrambling.
  • If the potato mixture is too dry, add a little milk or cream until it reaches a consistency that is easy to shape.
  • When frying the croquettes, be sure to use a non-stick skillet or pan with a little oil. This will help prevent the croquettes from sticking.
  • Serve the croquettes hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Potato cheese croquettes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a formal dinner party. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a dish that will impress your guests and leave them wanting more. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give potato cheese croquettes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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