Description
Beef Potato Croquettes are the perfect blend of hearty flavors and crispy textures, making them an irresistible snack or appetizer for any occasion. These golden bites feature a savory filling of seasoned ground beef and creamy cheese, all enveloped in a delightful potato shell. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these croquettes are not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to serve with various dipping sauces or as part of a meal. Impress your family and friends with this simple yet delicious recipe that will quickly become a favorite!
Ingredients
- ½ kg potatoes
- 45 g cheddar cheese
- 400 g ground beef
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 100 g flour
- 1 egg
- 150 g bread crumbs
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes until tender, drain, and mash them with cheddar cheese, salt, white pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Cook ground beef in a frying pan over medium heat with salt, white pepper, and garlic powder until fully cooked. Once cooled slightly, mix in mozzarella cheese.
- Form croquettes by taking a portion of the potato mixture, adding beef filling in the center, and shaping into balls or ovals.
- Coat each croquette in flour, dip in beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Fry in hot oil over medium-high heat until golden brown on all sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croquette (45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For extra crispiness, double coat your croquettes by repeating the flour and egg dip before adding breadcrumbs. Chill the potato mixture for at least 30 minutes before shaping to help maintain their structure while frying.