# Potato Croquettes

- Servings: 12 servings
- Total time: 80 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Appetizer
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 russet potatoes
- 1 whole egg
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 black pepper
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 0.25 cup flour
- 1 cup grated parmigiano reggiano
- 1 cubed mozzarella cheese

## Instructions

1. Boil russet potatoes until a fork or knife easily pierces them.
2. Drain and let cool for 20-30 minutes.
3. Mash potatoes, then add one whole egg, two egg yolks, two teaspoons of salt, black pepper, half a cup of fresh parsley, two tablespoons of minced garlic, a quarter cup of flour, and one cup of grated parmesan cheese.
4. Mix by hand or with a food processor, but do not overwork.
5. Form the mixture into balls, cylinders or flatten them.
6. Place a cube of mozzarella in the center of each piece of the mixture.
7. Close the mixture around the cheese.
8. Refrigerate for one or two hours.
9. Deep fry at 340 degrees Fahrenheit until golden brown.
10. Serve with some grated cheese and a side salad.

## Equipment

- pot
- colander
- bowl
- grater
- food processor (optional)
- frying basket
- deep fryer

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cz1jjo0LiZB/?igshid=ZDE1MWVjZGVmZQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/eeb93e12-e05d-4543-81e6-ae342ccb9dce
- Extracted: 2025-02-06

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