Irresistible Potato Mushroom Croquettes
Savor the delightful crunch of these homemade Potato Mushroom Croquettes, featuring a golden exterior that encases a fluffy, savory filling of creamy potatoes and earthy mushrooms. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, these croquettes are easily customizable and can be served as appetizers or snacks. Crispy on the outside and soft within, they promise to steal the show at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings (30 croquettes) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Russet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and cubed
- 1 cup fresh button or cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup grated cheese (cheddar or mozzarella, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes: Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain and mash until fluffy.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onion and mushrooms until soft (5-7 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine mashed potatoes with sautéed vegetables in a bowl. Stir in beaten eggs and season with salt and pepper.
- Shape Croquettes: Form small oval patties from the mixture and roll each in panko breadcrumbs for coating.
- Fry Croquettes: Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry croquettes in batches for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 croquettes (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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