These Italian potato croquettes (panzerotti di patate) are delicious and a hit with my whole family. They are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.
Preparation Time
35 mins
Cooking Time
19 mins
Total Time
54 mins
Calories
614 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, peel, and mash them in a bowl.
Step 2
Combine mashed potatoes, 1 1/4 cups breadcrumbs, eggs, flour, Parmesan cheese, pecorino cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix by hand until smooth. Scoop up 2 to 3 tablespoons of the mixture; shape into an oval, cylindrical croquette. Repeat with remaining mixture.
Step 3
Pour remaining 1 1/4 cups bread crumbs into a shallow plate. Dredge croquettes in the bread crumbs.
Step 4
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Fry croquettes in the hot oil in batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side, turning as needed. Drain on paper towels.
Ingredients
4 eggs
¾ cup all-purpose flour
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup olive oil for frying
3 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 ½ cups bread crumbs, divided
3 ounces grated pecorino cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, or more to taste
