🥔 Potato and Ham Croquettes
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes (optional, for easier shaping)
Ingredients
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2 cups (450 g) mashed potatoes (cooled)
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1/2 cup (75 g) diced cooked ham (or cooked chicken, turkey, or vegetables)
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1/4 cup (25 g) grated cheese (optional)
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
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1–2 eggs, beaten
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1 cup (100 g) breadcrumbs
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Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1. Prepare the mixture
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In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, diced ham, cheese, pepper, and nutmeg.
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Mix until well combined.
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Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes if the mixture is too soft to shape.
2. Shape the croquettes
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Take about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and shape into small cylinders or balls.
3. Coat
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Roll each croquette in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
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For extra crispiness, double-dip: egg → breadcrumbs → egg → breadcrumbs.
4. Fry
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Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Fry croquettes in batches, 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
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Drain on paper towels.
5. Serve
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Serve warm as an appetizer, side dish, or snack.
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Optional dips: mustard, aioli, ketchup, or sour cream.
💡 Tips
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Variations: Use cooked chicken, turkey, or seafood instead of ham.
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Make-ahead: Freeze shaped croquettes before frying for quick meals later.
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Crispier coating: Use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
If you want, I can also give a classic French-style Béchamel Croquette recipe — with a creamy béchamel filling and a crisp golden crust — very elegant and indulgent.
Do you want that version?
