Description
These Potato Mushroom Croquettes offer a delightful vegetarian appetizer with a crispy exterior and a creamy, mushroom-infused filling. They are easy to make ahead and perfect for any gathering or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Idaho Potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon Salt, adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil for dairy-free
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
- 1 cup Chopped Button Mushrooms (or cremini or shiitake)
- 1 cup Flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 large Egg (for binding, or flax egg for vegan)
- 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs)
- Oil for Frying (high smoke point oils)
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan (optional topping)
Instructions
- Boil the peeled and diced Idaho potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes or until tender.
- Drain and mash the potatoes with butter, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Sauté the chopped mushrooms in olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes until browned. Season with salt.
- Mix the sautéed mushrooms into the mashed potatoes. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk 1 egg. Combine the whisked egg with the potato and mushroom mixture along with the flour.
- Shape the mixture into 20-25 croquettes, about the size of a golf ball.
- Dip each croquette into the remaining whisked egg, ensuring even coating, then roll them in panko breadcrumbs.
- Arrange the formed croquettes on a lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to help them hold their shape.
- Heat oil to 375°F in a deep skillet or pot.
- Fry the croquettes in small batches for about 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove croquettes and drain on paper towels.
- Optionally top with grated parmesan and serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
- Serve with aioli, marinara, or zesty mustard for an extra kick.
- Uncooked croquettes can be frozen before frying and cooked straight from frozen.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying (with baking option)
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croquette
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
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