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Best potato croquettes recipe

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Potato croquettes are golden, crispy bites with a soft, cheesy interior and a flavorful touch of Turkey Bacon and herbs. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side dish, they are versatile, budget-friendly, and crowd-pleasing.

  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 30 croquettes 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 tablespoons whole milk

  • ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes

  • 4 ounces provolone cheese, cubed

  • 6 slices Turkey Bacon, cooked and crumbled

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs

  • Vegetable oil, for deep frying

Dipping Sauce:

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

  • 2 slices Turkey Bacon, cooked and finely chopped

  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Boil peeled and cubed potatoes until fork-tender. Drain well.

  • Mash potatoes with butter, milk, parsley, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

  • Fold in cheddar, provolone, and crumbled Turkey Bacon evenly.

  • Shape mixture into small logs or balls.

  • Coat each croquette in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with Panko breadcrumbs.

  • Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry croquettes in batches until golden brown, 3–4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

  • For the dipping sauce, mix sour cream, lemon juice, smoked paprika, parsley, chopped Turkey Bacon, salt, and pepper until smooth. Serve alongside croquettes.

Notes

  • Russet potatoes yield the fluffiest texture.

  • Croquettes can be baked instead of fried for a lighter option.

  • You can prepare the potato mixture ahead of time and shape/fry later.

  • Author: Layla
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes