Here’s a classic Croquette recipe — crispy on the outside, creamy and flavorful inside. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side dish.
🥔 Classic Croquettes
Ingredients (Makes ~12–16 croquettes)
Filling:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (or cooked, finely chopped meat, chicken, or fish)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cooked meat or vegetables (optional)
- ½ cup grated cheese (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional for potato croquettes)
- 1–2 tbsp butter
Coating:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1–2 cups breadcrumbs (plain or panko for extra crunch)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Filling
- In a skillet, sauté onion in butter until soft.
- Combine mashed potatoes (or base ingredient), onion, optional meat/cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Let the mixture cool slightly for easier handling.
2️⃣ Shape the Croquettes
- Take 2–3 tbsp of the mixture and shape into cylinders or small ovals.
- Repeat until all filling is used.
3️⃣ Coat the Croquettes
- Roll each croquette in flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip into beaten eggs.
- Roll in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
4️⃣ Fry
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry croquettes in batches 3–4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels.
5️⃣ Serve
- Serve hot with dipping sauce (aioli, ketchup, mustard, or creamy dip).
💡 Tips
- For a lighter version, bake croquettes at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes, turning halfway.
- Add herbs like parsley, chives, or thyme to the filling for extra flavor.
- Croquettes can be prepared ahead, shaped, coated, and frozen uncooked. Fry or bake from frozen.
- Experiment with fillings: ham and cheese, chicken and mushroom, or smoked fish.
If you want, I can also give you a cheesy chicken croquette version or a potato and ham croquette recipe for extra flavor.
Do you want one of those versions?
