Receta de croquetas de patata españolas

Ingredientes

• 1 kg potatoes
• 300 grams Mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup (120gr) flour
• 3 tablespoons (40g) Butter
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
• 1 tablespoon rosemary
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 cup (120gr) breadcrumbs
• oil for frying
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparación

1. 1

   Peel and wash the potatoes. Boil in a...: Peel and wash the potatoes. Boil in a pot over medium heat, and add a little salt to the water. When they are soft enough to puree, take them off the heat and let them cool.

2. 2

   When cool, mash them until you get the...: When cool, mash them until you get the classic mashed potato texture.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, mix the mashed potatoes...: In a large bowl, mix the mashed potatoes with milk, melted butter, two egg yolks, parsley, rosemary, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix everything.

4. 4

   With your clean hands grab some of the...: With your clean hands grab some of the mashed potatoes, flatten it, put a cube of cheese in the middle, and close with the same dough. You can give it a round, flat, or cylindrical shape.

5. 5

   Pass the croquettes through 2 beaten eggs, then...: Pass the croquettes through 2 beaten eggs, then flour, egg again, and breadcrumbs at the end. This step is key to having a crunchy crust.

6. 6

   Heat the oil over medium heat. Once the...: Heat the oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, cook the croquettes until they are golden on the outside, about 3 minutes on each side.

7. 7

   Remove excess oil with kitchen paper and serve...: Remove excess oil with kitchen paper and serve warm