Cheesy Potato Croquettes
Make these delicious Cheesy Potato Croquettes with leftover mashed potatoes ... they're easy to make and soooo tasty!
Servings: 12 croquettes
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!
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