Recipe courtesy of David Rocco
Potato Croquette
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 795
- Total Fat
- 56
- Saturated Fat
- 13
- Carbohydrates
- 52
- Dietary Fiber
- 5
- Sugar
- 4
- Protein
- 23
- Cholesterol
- 115
- Sodium
- 732
- Total: 1 hr 40 min
- Prep: 30 min
- Inactive: 20 min
- Cook: 50 min
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 eggs
1 mozzarella ball, cut into thin strips
1 cup dried bread crumbs
Extra-virgin olive oil, for frying
Directions
- Boil the potatoes until fork tender, and let cool for 20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mash the potatoes. (For a creamier texture, use a potato ricer.) Add the Parmigiano cheese, chopped parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Add one egg and mix well, until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Grab a handful of mashed potatoes and press into logs that are 1 1/2-inches thick by 3 inches long. With your finger, create an indentation in the middle of the log and add a slice of mozzarella. Close up the logs and make sure the mozzarella is fully covered. Reshape if necessary.
- For the batter, dip potato logs in a beaten egg and cover with breadcrumbs.
- Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large pot to 350 degrees F.
- Fry in the oil in batches until the potato croquettes are crispy and golden brown.
- Let drain on a paper towel lined plate, and serve warm.