Potato Croquettes with Smoked Gouda

This is a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes.

Serves: 4Hands-on: 15 minutesTotal: 30 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 2 large eggs, divided
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 2 oz. shredded smoked Gouda
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup olive oil

Directions

  • Mix together the potato, 1 egg, flour, cheese, salt, and pepper. Divide into 8 piles and form into loose balls. Use your hands to form each ball into an oval.
  • Place remaining egg in a shallow dish and beat lightly. Place breadcrumbs in another shallow dish. Dip each croquette in the egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
  • Heat oil in a heavy frying pan over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Fry the croquettes until evenly golden brown, about 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Recipe Information

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 2 large eggs, divided
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 2 oz. shredded smoked Gouda
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup olive oil

Directions

  • Mix together the potato, 1 egg, flour, cheese, salt, and pepper. Divide into 8 piles and form into loose balls. Use your hands to form each ball into an oval.
  • Place remaining egg in a shallow dish and beat lightly. Place breadcrumbs in another shallow dish. Dip each croquette in the egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
  • Heat oil in a heavy frying pan over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Fry the croquettes until evenly golden brown, about 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information
Amount per serving
Calories390
Total Fat27g
Saturated Fat9g
Cholesterol120mg
Sodium790mg
Total Carbohydrate28g
Dietary Fiber3g
Sugars3g
Protein10g