What are croquettes? Think mash potato, stuffed with cheese, breaded and deep fried. It’s crispy, cheesy and an absolute indulgence. They’re a bit messy to make, definitely hands on, but they are so worth it and easy to make. And whether you’re an adult or a kid, you’ll definitely enjoy making and eating these.

There are 3 main components to this recipe: the potato, the cheese and the breading. Yes, lots of carbs here.

The Potato: essentially mashed up boiled potatoes that are then seasoned. You can definitely play around with the seasonings and spices. I kept it simple with this recipe and stuck to the good old garlic and onion powder, salt, pepper and parsley.

The Cheese: Mozzarella is the way to go if you want the stretchiest cheese pull. If you want a stronger bite, try mixing half cheddar, half mozzarella. Camembert is also another great option.

The Breading: Flour. Egg. Breadcrumbs. The basics. More specifically, panko breadcrumbs for a crispier texture. Normal breadcrumbs is also fine.

Ingredients

4 Potatoes, peeled and cubed
2-3 tbsp parsley, minced
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
Mozzarella cheese, cubed
Panko
Flour
Egg

Method

1. In a pot, add in your potatoes and enough water to cover the potatoes, bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork tender.
2. Once cooked, drain transfer to a bowl. Add in parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper and mix well to combine.
3. Grab a ball of the potato mixture and press in a cheese cube in the centre (oil your hands if needed). Make sure the cheese cube is completely covered by the potato mixture. Repeat until all the potato mixture is gone.
4. Breading: coat the balls into the flour, followed by egg and lastly panko breadcrumbs.
5. Deep fry until golden. Leave to cool slightly, sprinkle over more parsley and flaky sea salt. Serve.