How To Make Crunchy And Cheesy Croquettes Simple Recipe

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: instant mashed potatoes

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats offer a gluten-free option.

Boil potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain and mash potatoes in a bowl until smooth.

Melt butter in a pan over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add flour to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Gradually add milk, stirring until the mixture thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

Mix in the mashed potatoes, cheese, parsley, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Let the mixture cool for about 30 minutes.

Shape the cooled mixture into small balls or patties.

Dip each croquette in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Fry croquettes in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove and drain on paper towels before serving.

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