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Potato Croquettes

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Potato Croquettes

This recipe makes 8 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per each of 8 servings: about -
cal 310
pro 5 g
total fat 21 g
sat. fat 3 g
carb 25 g
fibre 2 g
chol 74 mg
sodium 450 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 3
iron 7
vit A 4
vit C 12
folate 13

Make small or large croquettes depending on how you want to use them. Large ones pair well with roasted chicken instead of the usual mashed potatoes. A trio of small ones topped with smoked trout, sour cream and chopped fresh chives makes a charming appetizer.

Ingredients

  • 4 potatoes, (about 2 lb/1 kg) peeled and cubed
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • Vegetable oil, for deep frying

Preparation

In large saucepan of boiling salted water, cover and cook potatoes and garlic for about 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and return to pan over medium heat; stir for 30 seconds or until dry.

Using potato masher, mash together potato mixture, butter, salt and pepper; let cool completely. Stir in 1 of the eggs and flour. Form by 2 tbsp (25 mL) into 12 balls, or by 1 tbsp (15 mL) into 24 balls; flatten slightly.

In shallow dish, beat remaining eggs. Place crumbs in second shallow dish. Dip balls, 1 at a time, into eggs then roll in crumbs to coat; place on baking sheet.

In deep fryer or large saucepan, heat about 1-1/2 inches (4 cm) oil until deep fryer thermometer registers 350°F (180°C) or 1-inch (2.5 cm) cube of white bread turns golden in 30 seconds. Fry croquettes, in batches, for about 4 minutes or until golden and heated through. Drain on paper towel–lined tray. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in single layer in airtight container for up to 24 hours. Reheat in 425°F/220°C oven for about 7 minutes or until crisp.)

Additional information : Tip: When coating croquettes, use one hand for dipping them into egg and the other hand to roll them in crumbs. Keeping hands separate this way means you won't have to wash sticky hands after each croquette.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: March 2008

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