Francis- Montevideo, Uruguay...fried food appetizer HEAVEN!

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a different flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko provides a lighter texture.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen hash browns

Sweet potatoes add nutrition and flavor.

Boil potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain and mash the potatoes until smooth.

In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Combine the mashed potatoes with sautéed onion and garlic in a bowl.

Add cheese, parsley, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to the potato mixture; mix until well combined.

Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Form the chilled mixture into small balls or patties.

Dredge each croquette in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with bread crumbs.

Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C).

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

Remove croquettes and drain on paper towels.

Serve hot with dipping sauce.

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