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Best Potato Croquettes Recipe with Cheddar and Bacon Flavor

Best Potato Croquettes Recipe with Cheddar and Bacon Flavor

Indulge in Best Potato Croquettes Recipe with Cheddar and Bacon Flavor, crispy outside and creamy inside, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 30 croquettes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 177
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 8 tablespoons butter melted
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and chopped
  • 0.25 cup parsley chopped
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 ounces provolone cheese shredded
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup sour cream for serving
  • 2 slices bacon for topping
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons parsley for garnish
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot
  • Baking sheet
  • Airtight container

Method
 

  1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain and allow to cool slightly.
  2. Mash the potatoes and mix in the butter, salt, pepper, milk, and large egg until smooth.
  3. Fold in the chopped bacon, parsley, cheddar cheese, and provolone cheese.
  4. Shape the mixture into small croquettes.
  5. Prepare a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
  6. Dredge each croquette in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
  7. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan and fry the croquettes until golden brown.
  8. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  9. Serve with sour cream and sprinkle with smoked paprika and additional parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1croquetteCalories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 11g

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe with different cheeses or herbs as desired. Perfect for parties or family gatherings.

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