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Delicious, creamy cheese balls coated with bread crumbs, perfect for snacking or parties. Easy to make and flavorful.
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Potato Cheese Croquettes

Golden, crunchy bites with a soft potato center and warm, melted cheese inside, Potato Cheese Croquettes don’t wait around to be eaten. They’re made from basic ingredients you probably already have, but the result feels extra special. The potatoes are mashed smooth, wrapped around small cubes of cheese, then coated and fried until crisp on the outside, with the cheese melting gently inside for that perfect bite every time.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Cool Tme 5 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 10 croquettes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Eastern European

Ingredients
  

For the Croquettes:
  • 200 g potatoes peeled
  • Salt to taste
  • cup all-purpose flour 50g
  • 100 g cheese cut into small cubes
  • Oil for deep frying
For the Coating:
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk 20g
  • cup all-purpose flour 50g
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • Bread crumbs as needed

Method
 

  1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until they are soft and easy to pierce with a fork.
  2. Drain well, then mash while still warm.
  3. Add salt and flour, and mix until a smooth dough forms.
  4. Take a small amount of the potato mixture and flatten it in your palm.
  5. Place a cube of cheese in the center, then gently roll it into a ball, making sure the cheese is fully covered. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
  6. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika until smooth. Place the bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl.
    Dip each potato ball into the egg mixture, making sure it is well coated.
  7. Roll it in the bread crumbs until completely covered.
  8. Heat the oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry the croquettes in batches for 2–3 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
  9. Remove and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  10. Let the croquettes cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.