Potato and cheese croquettes Recipe
These croquettes or patties are golden and crispy on the outside and cheesy and creamy on the inside. An excellent vegetable dish for a dinner party.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (907 gr) potatoes, peeled, cut in 4
- 1 cup (250 ml) white flour
- 1/2 (125 ml) butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (250 ml) grated cheese (cheddar, emmenthal or gruyère)
- Salt and pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Butter or oil for frying
Directions
- Cook the potatoes until tender in salted, boiling water. Drain and mash potatoes. Add the flour, butter, 1 egg and cheese. Add salt, pepper, cayenne and nutmeg. Let this cool for a while in the refrigerator. When cooled, make 2 inch balls (5 cm) X 1 1/4 inch thick croquettes (3 cm) or patties. Heat the butter or oil in a frying pan and cook the croquettes on one side until browned and crispy then turn and cook the other side until crispy and browned.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 98g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 412 | |
| Calories from Fat 292 | 71% |
| Total Fat 33.14g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat 20.43g | 82% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 156mg | 52% |
| Sodium 334mg | 14% |
| Potassium 108mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 18.57g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 0.39g | 0% |
| Protein 10.53g | 17% |
