Description
Crispy golden croquettes with a fluffy mashed potato filling, fresh dill, and a gooey melted cheese center. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or crowd-pleasing party dish.
Ingredients
3 lbs golden potatoes
1/2 cup corn starch
3 teaspoons coarse salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 teaspoons fresh chopped dill
10 string cheese sticks, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water for 15 to 20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain thoroughly and mash until smooth.
- Mix in the corn starch, salt, black pepper, and chopped dill until fully combined.
- Allow the potato mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Take about 1/4 cup of the potato mixture and flatten it in your palm.
- Place a piece of cheese in the center and seal the potato mixture around it to form a smooth ball.
- Prepare three dishes with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each croquette in flour, dip into the eggs, and roll in the panko breadcrumbs.
- Let the breaded croquettes rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Heat oil to 350°F to 375°F (175°C to 190°C).
- Fry 3 to 4 croquettes at a time for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot while the cheese is melted and gooey.
Notes
Substitute mozzarella cubes for string cheese for an extra stretchy center.
Add chopped green onions or parsley for additional flavor.
Mix shredded cheddar into the potato mixture for a richer taste.
Add crushed red pepper flakes or finely diced jalapenos for a spicy variation.
For a lighter version, bake instead of frying, though the texture will be less crispy.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze cooked or uncooked croquettes for up to 2 months.
Reheat in a 375°F oven or air fryer until hot and crispy.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg
