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    Home » Recipe » Appetizer » Cheesy Potato Croquettes

    Cheesy Potato Croquettes

    Published Nov 14, 2014 · Updated Nov 20, 2019 by Ginnie · 5 Comments

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    Turn leftover mashed potatoes into yummy Cheesy Potato Croquettes ... these delicious treats make a great snack or appetizer!

    Cheesy Potato Croquettes | Hello Little Home #snack #appetizer #BlogsgivingDinner #leftovers

    One of my favorite things about Thanksgiving is something enjoyed after the big day ... yes, the leftovers!

    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, like turkey pie, but it's always fun to come up with new options, too.

    This year, turn your leftover mashed potatoes into Cheesy Potato Croquettes!

    Cheesy Potato Croquettes | Hello Little Home #snack #appetizer #BlogsgivingDinner #leftovers

    Cheesy Potato Croquettes

    I'm a serious mashed potato aficionado. I may even have enjoyed a full-on mashed potato meal here and there. They're just so good!

    These Cheesy Potato Croquettes have all the goodness of mashed potatoes, plus they're stuffed with gruyère, one of my favorite cheeses. They're finished with a crunchy breadcrumb coating that holds everything together and is the perfect complement to creamy, cheesy mashed potato filling. Yum!

    I love these croquettes, because they make an easy appetizer or even a light meal when paired with a salad (and some wine, of course).

    A few tips: 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. Finally, I'm not a huge fan of frying, but if you want your croquettes extra crispy and golden, fry them in a few tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat instead of baking.

    Cheesy Potato Croquettes | Hello Little Home #snack #appetizer #BlogsgivingDinner #leftovers

    Cheesy Potato Croquettes | Hello Little Home #snack #appetizer #BlogsgivingDinner #leftovers

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    Cheesy Potato Croquettes

    Make these delicious Cheesy Potato Croquettes with 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 gruyère cheese
    • 3 slices whole wheat bread
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • salt
    • pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 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.
    • 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 in a shallow bowl.
    • Roll croquettes in bread crumbs, then place on the baking sheet, reshaping if necessary.
    • Bake the croquettes until heated through and golden brown, about 20 - 25 minutes.
    • Serve immediately. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • 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.
    • The croquettes taste great on their own, but they're delicious with a sauce like marinara, as well.
    • I like to use gruyère for the filling, but any cheese that melts well will work. Sharp cheddar is also delicious!
    Did you make this recipe?I love seeing what you're cooking! Leave a comment below, or tag @HelloLittleHome or #hellolittlehome on Instagram!

    My Cheesy Potato Croquettes are just one of the Thanksgiving recipes I'm sharing this week as part of Blogsgiving Dinner!

    Blogsgiving Dinner | Hello Little HomeThanksgiving is all about family, friends, and delicious food. Luckily, the food blogging community is all about these things as well. To celebrate the holiday, Meghan from Cake ‘n’ Knife and Susannah from Feast + West are hosting Blogsgiving Dinner. There are 20 awesome blogs sharing 52 recipes.

    The idea is based on the old-fashioned progressive dinner party, in which you’d eat each course at a different guest’s home. Each blogger is bringing one or more dishes to the party on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of this week, so be sure to stop by each one and get some ideas for your own Thanksgiving meal. Today’s bloggers have recipes for dessert and after-dinner drinks, as well as ideas for using leftovers.

    We’ll be posting to social media with the hashtag #blogsgivingdinner. I hope you will visit the other bloggers and join in the fun!

    Blogsgiving Progressive Dinner Menu

    Dessert

    Grandma's Pecan Pie from The Wetherills Say I Do
    Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting from My Cooking Spot
    Gluten-Free Apple Berry Crumble from Twin Stripe
    Cranberry Almond Coconut Bars from Love & Flour
    Torched Marshmallow Pumpkin Pie with Olive & Sinclair Chocolate from The Local Forkful
    Poached Pears with Salted Maple Caramel Syrup from Home at Six
    Sweet Potato Pie from Think Fruitful
    Nutella Pumpkin S'mores Tart from bethcakes
    Drunken Pecan Pie Bars from The Speckled Palate

    After-Dinner Drinks

    Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider from A Savory Feast
    Cranberry Bourbon Granita from Feast + West

    Leftovers

    Cheesy Potato Croquettes from Hello Little Home
    Leftover Stuffed Egg Rolls with Cranberry Dipping Sauce from Cake ‘n’ Knife
    Freezer-Friendly Turkey and Rice Casserole from Betty Becca
    Stuffed Crescents with Thanksgiving Leftovers from My Cooking Spot

    How do you like to eat your Thanksgiving leftovers?

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    About Ginnie

    Ginnie is the writer, photographer, and chief content creator behind Hello Little Home. She loves trying new things (whether that’s creating delicious vegetarian recipes, exploring a new city, trying a fun DIY project, or sharing a pretty makeup look), and she hopes to inspire you to do the same! Read more about Ginnie here.

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    Erin @ The Speckled Palate
    10 years ago

    As a fellow MAJOR potato fan, I can see these croquettes going over beautifully in my own home! What a fun way to transform your leftovers into something completely different

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    Kara
    10 years ago

    I love potatoes, and these look over the top yummy! Gonna have to give 'em a try. 🙂

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    Krista @thehappyhousie
    10 years ago

    These look incredible!! Thanks for sharing them with us at Work it Wednesday- I'm featuring it tomorrow!!

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    Erlene
    10 years ago

    Oh yumminess! Would you mind if I use this in a roundup w/link back?

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    Meghan B. (@cakenknife)
    10 years ago

    Fantastic idea! I looooooove potato croquettes so these are definitely getting made in a couple of weeks 🙂

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