Description
Irresistibly crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside, these Potato Croquettes are a game-changing snack or side dish, featuring cheesy, bacon-studded mashed potatoes with a crispy crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 6 strips cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Flour for coating
- 2 beaten eggs for coating
- Panko breadcrumbs for coating
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup sour cream (for dip)
- 1 tsp lemon juice (for dip)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (for dip)
Instructions
- Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled mashed potatoes with butter, milk, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Fold in the chopped bacon, provolone cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, and parsley.
- Scoop the mixture into balls or logs about 2-3 inches in size and chill for 30 minutes on a parchment-lined sheet.
- Set up three stations: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs. Coat each croquette in flour, dip in egg, and roll in panko.
- Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the croquettes for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- For the dip, mix sour cream, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and season with salt and pepper. Fold in chopped bacon and parsley.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and consider adding roasted mushrooms or caramelized onions for depth. You can also bake or air-fry the croquettes for a lower-oil option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 croquettes
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg