Croquetas de Papa

Name: Croquetas de Papa
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Colombian
Ingredients: 2 lbs potato, boiled; 1 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed; 2 eggs egg; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 1/4 cup yellow onion, minced; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Crispy golden potato croquettes filled with cheese and herbs. A beloved Colombian appetizer and street snack.

45 minMediumServes 12180 cal/serving

ColombianAppetizerStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

2 lbs potato, boiled
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 eggs egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
1/4 cup yellow onion, minced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Boil 2 lbs boiled potato until tender, drain and mash while still warm.
2

Mix in 1 tbsp butter, 1/4 cup minced yellow onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Let cool completely.
3

Form 24 croquettes: take 1 tbsp of mixture, place a 1/2 cup cubed mozzarella cheese in the center, and wrap the potato around it. Roll into a cylinder.
4

Beat 2 eggs egg in a bowl. Place 1/2 cup breadcrumbs in another bowl.
5

Dip each croquette in egg, then roll in breadcrumbs, coating evenly.
6

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying) in a deep pot to 350°F.
7

Fry croquettes in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
8

Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Questions

Can I make Croquetas de Papa dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Croquetas de Papa gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup breadcrumbs. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Can I make Croquetas de Papa ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Croquetas de Papa?

Yes. As written it serves 12. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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