There are many types of Croquette but all we know is it’s crispy, cheesy, and super delicious. This type of dish is usually served as a side dish, appetizer, snack, or fast food. It can be filled with different ingredients like cheese, meat, mushrooms, and other various fillings that surely the kids, or even you would love. So, follow our recipe below for it is always better when you make it yourself.
Ingredients:
2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
6 slices bacon, fried and diced
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 large egg
salt and pepper to taste
3 large eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup breadcrumbs
vegetable oil for frying
Sauce:
JBros Tomato Sauce - https://www.jbroscooking.com/post/tomato-sauce
Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, combine cold mashed potatoes, shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh parsley, cooked diced bacon, and Parmesan cheese. Season with 1 tsp garlic, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
Using an ice cream scoop, scoop out enough mashed potatoes and shape them into croquettes or golf ball size. Freeze for an hour or two to help them hold their shape while frying.
After freezing, beat three eggs and prepare 3 mixing bowls for the beaten eggs, flour, and breadcrumbs. Cover each croquette with flour, egg, and breadcrumbs respectively.
In a pan, add vegetable oil that is at least a couple of inches deep and heat for frying.
Fry the croquettes in batches for 4-5 mins at a time. Flip or rollover until it all turns golden brown.
Cool in a towel-lined bowl and prepare a tomato sauce or the Jbros tomato sauce.
Serve while fresh and hot. Enjoy!