Cheesy Potato Croquettes

Turn leftover mashed potatoes into Cheesy Potato Croquettes! These delicious treats are super easy to throw together, and they make a great snack or appetizer!

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Ginnie's Take

One of my favorite things about Thanksgiving is enjoying the leftovers after the big day. I love reliving the meal again (and again), but by the third go round, a little variety is welcome. My family has a few favorite ways to rework the leftovers, and this year, I turned leftover mashed potatoes into the tastiest Cheesy Potato Croquettes! I They make the perfect easy appetizer, and you can even serve them as a light meal when paired with a salad.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Delicious Flavor - These tasty croquettes are crispy on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside. They're simply mouthwatering!
• Easy to Make - Just stir a few ingredients together, shape the croquettes, then bake. It couldn't be easier!
• Great Way to Use Leftovers - This recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover mashed potatoes, from Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any meal.

Ingredients

These homemade Croquettes are made with basic ingredients! Here's what you'll need:

• Potatoes - This recipe starts with leftover mashed potatoes. It's a great way to use up extras from a holiday meal!
• Egg - An egg helps to hold the potato mixture together.
• Cheese - I used gruyère cheese, but any cheese that melts well (cheddar, pepper jack, mozzarella, etc.) will work great.
• Bread - You can make your own breadcrumbs from whole wheat bread, or you can use store bought breadcrumbs. Use panko for extra crispy results!
• Olive Oil - The breadcrumbs are mixed with extra virgin olive oil (along with a little salt and pepper), which make helps them become crunchy when baked.

This recipe is naturally vegetarian and nut free. For a gluten free option, simply use gluten free breadcrumbs.

How to Make Croquettes with Leftover Mashed Potatoes

These Mashed Potato Croquettes with a gooey cheese center couldn't be easier to make! You'll find a detailed recipe card below, but here's an overview of the steps:

1. Prep mashed potatoes. Start by mixing the mashed potatoes with an egg, which will help to hold the croquettes together as they bake.
2. Add cheese. Next, cut the cheese into pieces, then form the potatoes around the cheese. The cheese should be totally enclosed when you're done.
3. Roll in breadcrumbs. Mix the breadcrumbs, olive, salt, and pepper together in a shallow bowl. Then roll the croquettes in the mixture.
4. Bake. Place the croquettes on a baking sheet, then baked until they're hot and browned.

Time to enjoy your Cheesy Potato Croquettes! They're delicious on their own, but you can serve them with a dipping sauce (such as Marinara Sauce, Ranch, or Romesco Sauce) for even more flavor.

Tips for the Best Results

This recipe is super easy to make, but these simple tips will give you the best results:

• Start with cold mashed potatoes. The croquettes will hold together better.
• If the mashed potato mixture sticks to your hands when forming the croquettes, wet your hands first.
• For extra crispy and golden results, fry the croquettes in a few tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat instead of baking.

Related Recipes

Looking for more easy appetizer ideas? Try one of these delicious bites next:

• Use bits of leftover cheese to make this mouthwatering Fromage Fort cheese spread.
• These yummy Stuffing Muffins are another great way to use up leftovers!
• Have leftover cranberry sauce? Turn it into this irresistible Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip.
• These delicious Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms will disappear fast at your next party!
• Treat your guests to these tasty Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates. They have the best combo of sweet and savory flavors!

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Cheese Potato Croquettes

These Baked Potato Croquettes are the best way to use up leftover mashed potatoes! They're easy to make and soooo tasty!

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time35 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: French

Servings: 12 croquettes

Author: Ginnie

Ingredients

• nonstick cooking spray
• 2 cups mashed potatoes, chilled
• 1 large egg
• 2 ounces (57 grams) gruyère cheese
• 3 slices whole wheat bread
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• salt
• pepper

Equipment

• Baking Sheet

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Coat a medium baking sheet lightly with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
• In a medium bowl, mix together mashed potatoes and egg until completely combined.
  
• Cut gruyère into 12 long, narrow pieces.
• Scoop one heaping tablespoon of potatoes into your hand, then shape into a flattened oval.
• Place a piece of the gruyère on top of the potatoes, then gently shape the potatoes around the cheese until it is completely covered.
• Repeat with remaining potatoes and cheese. You should have 12 croquettes when you are finished.
• Process bread in food processor until you have fine crumbs. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper; pulse a few more times until everything is incorporated.
• Place breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl, then roll croquettes in bread crumbs, coating all sides.
• Place croquettes on the baking sheet, reshaping if necessary.
• Bake the croquettes until heated through and golden brown, about 20 - 25 minutes.
• Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

Size - This recipe makes fairly large croquettes. Feel free to cut down the size, either in half or in thirds, if you'd like more, smaller croquettes.

Dipping Sauce - The croquettes taste great on their own, but they're delicious with a sauce like marinara, as well.

Cheese - I like to use gruyère for the filling, but any cheese that melts well will work. Sharp cheddar is also delicious!

Breadcrumbs - Feel free to use panko instead of homemade breadcrumbs.

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