Cheesy Potato Croquettes
I hope you try Grown In Idaho's mashed Potatoes. Just add water and it only takes a few minutes in the microwave. This potato croquettes recipe is so easy and is a great way to add veggies to your meal. It's also one of my favorite left over mashed potato recipes.
Ingredients
- 12 oz frozen Lamb Weston Homestyle Mashed Potatoes
- 1 egg yolk
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese shredded
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbs fresh spinach chopped
- 2 tbs bread crumbs
- ½ cup cheddar cheese small cubed
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup olive oil for frying (may sub, coconut,vegetable, canola or any other frying oil)
Instructions
- Place frozen potato discs in a microwave safe dish, with ¼ cup water and microwave on high for 4 minutes. When done, give them a stir and microwave for another four minutes. Refrigerator until mashed potatoes are cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled mashed potatoes with shredded parmesan cheese, spinach, egg yolk, 2 tbs bread crumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Stir until ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Place beaten eggs and breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls.
- Form potato mixture into 1 ½-inch balls. Then, stuff it with small cheese cube, making sure the ball is fully sealed.
- Roll the potato ball in the beaten egg, then roll in the breadcrumbs. Repeat until all potato balls are coated.
- Heat oil in a pan, and shallow fry the croquettes until golden on all sides. (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from oil, allowing the croquettes to cool.
Notes
If air frying, cook at 390F for 10-12 minutes. Make sure to shake the basket half way through cooking time.