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Potato croquettes

01/11/2022 by Judith 6 Comments

Potato croquettes

Potato croquettes are made with mashed potato, cheese and leek, formed into shapes and then coated in breadcrumbs. Similar to spinach croquettes, these creamy potato croquettes make a tasty accompaniment to many meals in place of traditionally cooked potatoes. They can be prepared ahead of time for convenience and stored in the fridge until ready to cook. This potato croquette recipe will make around 15 croquettes.

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Ingredients

  • About 800g potatoes
  • 80g Cheddar cheese
  • 40g leek
  • Around 4 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs
  • About 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • A pinch of salt
  • A pinch of black pepper

Potatoes - Any type of potato can be used which is suitable for microwaving or baking. It is better to cook the potatoes in their jackets, either in the microwave or oven than to boil them to keep the water content to a minimum.

Cheddar cheese - I prefer to use vintage Cheddar or extra mature for the flavour but you could use a milder cheese if you prefer.

Olive oil, salt, pepper, potatoes, cheese, breadcrumbs and a leek
Ingredients for potato croquettes

How to prepare mashed potato croquettes

Wash and pierce the skins of the potatoes and cook in the microwave until soft. Spoon the insides of the potatoes into a large bowl and mash with a fork to make sure there are no lumps. Discard the skins to use elsewhere.

Cooked potato being scooped from a potato
Scoop the cooked potato out of the skins

Grate the cheese and add to the cooked and mashed potatoes while the potatoes are still warm.

A bowl of potato and grated cheese
Add the grated cheese to the warm mashed potato

Finely chop the leek and add to the bowl with the potatoes and grated cheese. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.

Mashed potato, grated cheese and chopped leek in a bowl
Add the leek and seasoning and mix

Sprinkle some dried breadcrumbs onto a large plate. Take about a dessertspoon of the potato mixture, compress and form into a croquette shape. Roll in the breadcrumbs until it is fully coated, including the ends. Continue until the rest of the mixture is used up.

uncooked croquettes on a plate
Coat the croquettes in dried breadcrumbs

Place in the fridge to chill for a minimum of 30 minutes before cooking.

Place the croquettes on a lightly oiled non-stock metal baking tray.

Cook in a preheated oven at 200oC, 400oF, gas mark 6 for around 20 minutes or so or until golden, turning during the cooking time so that they brown the whole way around. Alternatively, the croquettes can be fried in hot oil in a non-stick pan, turning regularly so that they cook evenly.

Serve hot.

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Tips

  1. Cook the potatoes in their skins, either in the microwave or oven. Do not use boiled potatoes as they are likely to be more watery and be too soft to form the croquettes.
  2. Mix the cheese with the potato while the potato is still hot or warm so that the cheese melts before forming into croquette shapes.
  3. Ideally, cut the leeks into very small pieces. If they are sliced, the slithers may protrude from the croquettes and look untidy. Finely chopped leeks will result in neater looking croquettes.
  4. If you wish to make vegan potato croquettes, simply substitute a vegan cheese or omit the cheese altogether. While the croquettes can be prepared without cheese, their texture and flavour will be less creamy.
  5. These croquettes are at their best when served hot. Cooked croquettes can be stored in the fridge for a couple of days and then reheated in the oven.
Potato croquettes

Potato croquettes

Potato croquettes are made with mashed potato, cheese and leek, formed into shapes and then coated in breadcrumbs. They make a tasty accompaniment to many meals in place of traditionally cooked potatoes.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Chilling time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine British
Servings 15
Calories 84 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 800 g potatoes
  • 80 g Cheddar cheese
  • 40 g leek
  • 4 tablespoon dried breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Wash the potatoes, pierce the skins and cook in the microwave or oven.
  • Spoon the insides of the potatoes into a large bowl and mash with a fork to make sure there are no lumps. Discard the skins to use elsewhere.
  • Grate the cheese and add to the potato while the potato is still warm.
  • Finely chop the leeks and add to the other ingredients.
  • Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
  • Sprinkle some dried breadcrumbs onto a large plate. Take about a dessertspoon of the potato mixture, compress and form into a croquette shape. Roll in the breadcrumbs until it is fully coated, including the ends. Continue until the rest of the mixture is used up. 
  • Chill for a minimum of 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Lightly oil a non-stick metal baking sheet and place the croquettes on the baking sheet.
  • Cook in a preheated oven at 200°C, 400°F, gas mark 6 for around 20 minutes or so or until golden. Turn during the cooking time so that they cook evenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 61mgPotassium: 239mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 99IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Croquettes, Potatoes
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Comments

  1. Shelby

    November 12, 2022 at 6:55 pm

    5 stars
    These croquettes make such a tasty appetizer!

    Reply
    • Judith

      November 13, 2022 at 8:15 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  2. JZ

    November 12, 2022 at 8:35 pm

    5 stars
    The simple but satisfying flavors are perfect. For those of us not in the UK that have a more difficult time finding good Cheddar cheese tell us more about what kind of cheese you prefer. Are you thinking sharper or more aged and dry? I am thinking aged and dry.

    Reply
    • Judith

      November 13, 2022 at 8:15 pm

      The most important thing is to use a cheese which will melt easily. A mature salty cheese should add flavour to your croquettes but a milder cheese will still add creaminess to the potato. Even English Cheddars vary slightly from one brand to another and will lead to a slightly different result. My preference is for a mature cheese, but both should work out well🙂

      Reply
  3. Sarah

    November 13, 2022 at 9:47 am

    5 stars
    What a great way to use potatoes. Thanks for the great tips and tricks, good to know you can't boil the potatoes or the croquettes will go soggy!

    Reply
  4. Dee Broughton

    November 13, 2022 at 7:39 pm

    5 stars
    These croquettes look delicious. I love how simple they are to make.

    Reply
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