Description
Indulge in the irresistible crunch and savory goodness of Best Potato Croquettes. These delightful bites feature a crispy panko crust encasing a creamy mixture of mashed potatoes, cheese, and turkey bacon, making them perfect as appetizers or snacks for any gathering. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite herbs and spices, these croquettes are sure to impress everyone at your table. Serve them hot with an array of dips for a crowd-pleasing treat that brings comfort food to a whole new level.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds Russet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 4 ounces provolone cheese (cubed)
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (cubed)
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 6 slices cooked Turkey Bacon (crumbled)
- 3 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Boil the peeled and cubed Russet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 minutes). Drain and mash.
- Mix in unsalted butter, garlic powder, milk, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Fold in provolone, cheddar, crumbled Turkey Bacon, and parsley until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or ovals. Coat with flour, dip in beaten eggs, then roll in Panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry in heated vegetable oil at medium-high until golden brown on all sides (3–4 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croquette (45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, try adding different herbs or spices to the potato mixture. For a healthier option, consider baking the croquettes at 400°F for about 25–30 minutes instead of frying.