Potato Croquettes – yummyyums

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for potato croquettes:

Cook the Potatoes:
- Place the potato chunks in a large pot of salted water.
- Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
Mash the Potatoes:
- Add the butter and milk to the potatoes.
- Mash until smooth and free of lumps.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, egg yolk, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Let the mashed potatoes cool to room temperature.
Shape the Croquettes:
- Take a small amount of the mashed potato mixture and shape it into a small log or ball (about 2 inches long).
- Repeat with the remaining potato mixture.
Coat the Croquettes:
- Place the flour in a shallow dish.
- Place the beaten eggs in another shallow dish.
- Place the breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
- Roll each potato log/ball in the flour, shaking off any excess.
- Dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Roll it in the breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
- Place the coated croquettes on a baking sheet.
Fry the Croquettes:
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the croquettes in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry the croquettes until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the croquettes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Serve:
- Serve the potato croquettes hot, either as an appetizer or a side dish.

You can add herbs, garlic, or other cheeses to the mashed potato mixture for extra flavor.
To make them even crispier, you can double-coat the croquettes by repeating the egg and breadcrumb steps.
If you prefer baking over frying, you can bake the croquettes in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy.

Enjoy your homemade potato croquettes!