Ah yes! 🥔🍗 Croquettes — golden, crispy bites with a soft, flavorful filling. Here’s a clear, versatile recipe:
🥖 Classic Croquettes Recipe
⏱ Time
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 15–20 minutes
- Makes ~12–15 croquettes
🧈 Ingredients
For the filling (mashed potato version, can add meat/cheese):
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (or cooked, mashed veggies)
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken, ham, or cheese (optional)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg (optional)
For coating:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1–2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko works great for crispiness)
For frying:
- Vegetable oil or olive oil
🥣 Instructions
1. Prepare the filling
- Mix mashed potatoes, cooked meat/cheese, onion, egg, and seasonings in a bowl.
- Shape into small cylinders or balls.
2. Coat the croquettes
- Roll each croquette in flour → dip in beaten egg → coat with breadcrumbs.
- Make sure each is fully covered for perfect crunch.
3. Fry or bake
- Frying: Heat oil in a pan (medium-high). Fry until golden brown on all sides (~2–3 min each side). Drain on paper towels.
- Baking (healthier): Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F. Place on a greased baking sheet, spray lightly with oil, bake 15–20 min, turning halfway.
✨ Tips & Variations
- Cheese croquettes: Add shredded cheese inside before rolling.
- Vegetable croquettes: Use mashed carrots, peas, or spinach.
- Spicy croquettes: Add paprika, chili powder, or garlic powder to the filling.
- Serve with ketchup, aioli, or a yogurt dip.
If you want, I can also give you a super creamy béchamel-based croquette recipe like the ones served in restaurants — extra rich and indulgent.
Do you want me to do that version too?
