Potato Croquettes

Name: Potato Croquettes
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: For the Béchamel:; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons (22g) unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons (14g) all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste; For the Potato Croquettes:; 1 pound (455g) Yukon Gold potatoes (2 to 3 medium potatoes), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 quarts (1.9L) cold water; 2 teaspoons (8g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus more to taste; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight; 3 tablespoons (45g) unsalted butter, melted; Freshly ground black pepper; Cayenne pepper, to taste (optional); 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour, transferred to a shallow bowl; 2 large eggs (100g), beaten in a shallow bowl; 2 cups (140g) panko breadcrumbs, finely ground in a food processor and transferred to a shallow bowl; 2 quarts (2L) vegetable oil, for frying

Cook 1h

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This recipe for Potato Croquettes combines creamy Béchamel with Yukon Gold potatoes to create the perfect crispy, cheesy, and perfectly seasoned appetizer or side dish. Dip these golden brown delights in your favorite sauce for an irresistible treat that will have everyone coming back for more.

Potato Croquettes

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Ingredients

(Servings: 6)

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons (22g) unsalted butter

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons (14g) all-purpose flour

1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste

1 pound (455g) Yukon Gold potatoes (2 to 3 medium potatoes), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

2 quarts (1.9L) cold water

2 teaspoons (8g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus more to taste; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight

3 tablespoons (45g) unsalted butter, melted

Freshly ground black pepper

Cayenne pepper, to taste (optional)

1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour, transferred to a shallow bowl

2 large eggs (100g), beaten in a shallow bowl

2 cups (140g) panko breadcrumbs, finely ground in a food processor and transferred to a shallow bowl

2 quarts (2L) vegetable oil, for frying

Nutrition Facts

Calories

402kcal

20%
Fat

24g

1%
Saturated Fat

7g

0%
Carbohydrates

39g

1%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

2g

0%
Protein

5g

0%
Cholesterol

46mg

2%
Sodium

559mg

27%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Potato Croquettes

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For The Béchamel

For The Potato Croquettes

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Nutrition Facts

Potato Croquettes

Ingredients

For The Béchamel

For The Potato Croquettes

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts