Potato Cheese Croquettes with a Chipotle Sauce
Crispy, golden, and oozing with cheesy goodness, these Potato Cheese Croquettes with a Chipotle Sauce are an irresistible appetizer or snack that will leave your taste buds dancing. Made from creamy mashed russet potatoes blended with sharp cheddar and Parmesan, these croquettes are coated in crunchy breadcrumbs and fried to perfection for the ultimate texture contrast. The rich, smoky chipotle dipping sauce, balanced with a hint of lime, adds a spicy kick and a burst of flavor to complement the croquettes. Perfect for parties, game-day spreads, or family dinners, this quick and satisfying recipe is easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress. Serve them warm and garnish with fresh parsley for a truly crave-worthy treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large Russet potatoes
- 1.5 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Breadcrumbs
- 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and dice the russet potatoes. Boil them in salted water until fork-tender, about 12-15 minutes. Drain and allow them to cool slightly.
Mash the potatoes until smooth and lump-free. Stir in the sharp cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Set aside to cool completely.
Shape the mashed potato mixture into small cylindrical croquettes, about 2 inches long. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
Prepare three dredging stations: one bowl with the flour, one bowl with the eggs (beaten), and one bowl with the breadcrumbs.
Coat each croquette in flour, then dip it into the beaten egg mixture, and finally roll it in breadcrumbs until fully coated. Repeat for all croquettes.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat to 350°F (175°C). Fry the croquettes in batches, about 3-4 minutes per batch, until golden brown and crispy. Remove and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
To make the chipotle dipping sauce, whisk together the mayonnaise, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lime juice, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve the croquettes warm with a side of chipotle dipping sauce and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1297 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 108.4 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.8 g | 109% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 106 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 1037 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.0 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 21.1 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 329 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 881 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
