Croquetas de patata mexicanas

Ingredientes

• 4 white potatoes (large)
• 9 ozs. Mexican cheese (panelo or fresco (fresh crumbly cheeses))
• 1 egg
• 9 ozs. breadcrumbs (fine)
• 1/2 cup cooking oil
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Preparing the potatoes ---

2. 2

   Cook the potatoes with the skin on for 30 minutes then allow the potatoes to cool to the touch.

3. 3

   Use your fingers to remove the potato skins.

4. 4

   Place the potatoes in a mixing bowl and mash with a fork.

5. 5

   Crumble the cheese into small pieces and add to the mashed potatoes and mix well.

6. 6

   Beat one egg and then add it to the potato and cheese mixture and mix thoroughly.

7. 7

   Add the breadcrumbs to the mixture and mix thoroughly.

8. 8

   --- Forming the croquettes ---

9. 9

   Form a ball of the potato mixture in the palm of your hand that is just a bit bigger than the size of a golf ball.

10. 10

    Use the tips of your fingers to press the patty flat to a thickness of about 3/4".

11. 11

    --- Cooking the croquettes ---

12. 12

    Heat 1/2 cup cooking oil to medium-hot. Place for croquettes in the pan at a time. Cook for about 1.5 to 2 minutes until golden on one side then turn.

13. 13

    Cook for another 1.5 to 2 minutes and then remove the croquettes from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove any excess oil.