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Potato Croquettes with Cheese

Dive into the crispy goodness of potato croquettes stuffed with cheese, where every bite is a cheesy surprise waiting to happen. These remind me of the copycat Trader Joe's arancini we make, stuffed with fontina cheese. These golden bites are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for snacking or as a side dish that’ll steal the show. You can fry them in a pan of oil or modify the recipe to make them in the air fryer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cool Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American, French, Spanish
Servings 10
Calories 104 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Croquettes

  • 7 ounces potatoes peeled
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 1/2 ounces cheese cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup oil for frying
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup water for boiling

For Coating

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Peel the potatoes and then boil them in salted water until fork-tender.
  • Drain and mash them thoroughly while still warm. Add salt and flour, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
  • Take a small portion of the mashed potato mixture, flatten it in your palm and place a cheese cube in the center. Roll it into a smooth ball, ensuring the cheese is fully enclosed. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, flour, salt, black pepper and paprika. Place the bread crumbs in a separate shallow dish.
  • Dip each potato ball into the egg mixture, ensuring it is evenly coated, then roll it in the bread crumbs until fully covered.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350 F. Fry the croquettes in batches for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Anything you fry in a pan you can cook in an air fryer. So the next time I make croquettes — or arancini for that matter — I'm going to test cooking them in the air fryer. If the recipes work out, I'll be sure to add a new article here with instructions on how to make potato and cheese croquettes in the air fryer.
You can approach the cheese stuffing in two ways: mild so the potato of the croquette shines through. Or bold so that flavor of the cheese does. We use fontina cheese when making arancini because it is mild. So I would definitely recommend trying it with these croquettes. However, a sharp cheddar could work for a bolder flavor profile here.

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 94mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 151IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 1mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values, if included with the recipe, are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability/substitution and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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