Ingredients
POTATOES
1 kg
YOLKS
2
GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE
80 gr
NUTMEG
q.b.
CHOPPED PARSLEY
q.b.
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
q.b.
SALE
q.b.
BABY
q.b.
FOR BREADING
EGG
3
FLOUR
q.b.
BREAD CRUMBS
q.b.
Baked potato croquettes are a light but equally tasty variant of the traditional fried potato croquettes . Ideal to serve as an appetizer for a convivial dinner with friends or at aperitif time , they are prepared with a mixture of boiled potatoes, egg yolks, grated Parmesan cheese, parsley and nutmeg, for an aromatic and fragrant note.

Many cylindrical croquettes are formed, floured and then dipped in beaten eggs and finally in breadcrumbs; arranged in a pan and drizzled with a drizzle of oil, they are cooked in the oven for a mouth-watering final result. Crunchy on the outside and soft and yielding in the heart, they are perfect for buffets and birthdays, but also for an irresistible packed lunch .

If you like, you can add other aromatic herbs and spices, or a diced mozzarella or provola, for a delicious stringy effect .

Find out how to prepare baked potato croquettes by following the procedure and advice step by step. Try the Sicilian potato meatballs and chickpea and potato croquettes .

How to make Baked Potato Croquettes

Step 1
Boil the potatoes in boiling water for 30-40 minutes; drain, peel and mash them with a potato masher in a large bowl
1
.

Step 2
Let them cool, then add a pinch of salt and nutmeg
2
.

Step 3
Also add the grated cheese
3
.

Step 4
Add the eggs and parsley, finely chopped
4
.

Step 5
Knead everything until you get a soft and homogeneous compound
5
.

Step 6
Take small pieces of dough and form cylindrical croquettes as similar as possible to each other
6
.

Step 7
Beat the eggs in a small bowl, pour the breadcrumbs and flour into two others
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.

Step 8
Coat the croquettes by first rolling them in flour
8
, then in the egg and finally in the breadcrumbs.

Step 9
Arrange the croquettes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
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.

Step 10
Drizzle them with a drizzle of oil and bake them at 200°C for about 15 minutes
10
.

Step 11
When they are well browned, take them out of the oven and enjoy them still warm but not hot
eleven
.

Advice
You can stuff the croquettes with ingredients of your choice such as cubes of stringy cheese or salami. If you prefer, you can serve them with dipping sauces , like a mild mayonnaise or fresh guacamole .

You can make them in advance and store them in the fridge, covered with plastic wrap, until it’s time to cook them.

storage
The potato croquettes can be kept for a day in the fridge, in a special airtight container. You can freeze them raw for 1-2 months.