POTATO, HAM AND PIQUILLO PEPPER CROQUETAS

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POTATO, HAM AND PIQUILLO PEPPER CROQUETAS image

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups mashed potatoes, chilled
2 1/4 cups plain bread crumbs
2 ounces serrano ham (about a half-cup), diced small
1/2 cup piquillo or roasted red pepper, diced small
5 large eggs
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
Olive oil or vegetable oil, for frying.

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, 3/4 cup bread crumbs, ham, pepper, 1 egg, the yolk, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, paprika (if using) and salt. Mix well. 2. Place remaining 4 eggs in a wide, shallow bowl and beat lightly. Place remaining 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs in a second bowl and flour in a third. Season bread crumbs with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. 3. Taking about 2 tablespoons of croquetas mixture at a time, form into 3-inch fingers. Dip each finger first in flour, tapping off excess. Dip in egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then bread crumbs. Transfer each finger to a large baking sheet. When you have finished forming all croquetas, cover tray with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 12 hours. 4. When ready to fry, heat 1/4-inch oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry croquetas in batches, turning once, until dark golden all over, 2 to 3 minutes a side. Transfer to paper towel-lined plates and sprinkle with additional salt, if desired. Serve hot.

Wood working Tools
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These croquetas are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.


Angie Tritchler
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I made these croquetas in my air fryer and they came out perfect! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.


Le MaLk
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I'm allergic to ham, so I substituted it with bacon. The croquetas still turned out great!


Tanyah Coulverson
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These croquetas were way too salty! I couldn't even finish one.


Miki Go
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These croquetas were bland and flavorless. I wouldn't recommend them.


maxwell muchineripi
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I had a hard time getting the croquetas to hold their shape. They kept falling apart when I tried to fry them.


rhady buenaventura
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These croquetas were a little too oily for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Lwandile Ntombela
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I'm not a huge fan of croquetas, but these ones were really good! The filling was flavorful and the breading was crispy.


Aliraza Khuman
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These croquetas are the perfect party food! They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Darlien Raiseb
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I love the combination of flavors in these croquetas. The potato and ham are classic, but the piquillo peppers add a nice smoky flavor.


Hafiz Anis
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These croquetas were delicious! The ham and piquillo peppers gave them a great flavor. I would definitely recommend them.


vinod kumar J
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I made these croquetas for my Spanish tapas night and they were a huge success! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them. Highly recommend!


Md sabdullah shaikh
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Followed the recipe exactly and they came out perfect! The croquetas were golden brown and crispy, with a flavorful filling. My family loved them.


Gift ayomide
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These croquetas were a hit at my party! They were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, with the perfect amount of ham and piquillo pepper flavor. I will definitely be making them again.