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Potato Croquettes are deep fried mashed potatoes balls and are the perfect way to use leftovers. They’re basically just like adult tater tots, only better! (Jump directly to the recipe.)

I adore Thanksgiving and all that comes with it. My partner AJ and I go all out and make everything we can for it but with all those dishes, also comes a ton of leftovers. And though we certainly enjoy duplicate Thanksgiving leftover meals the following few days, repetitive meals of the same thing do wear us down.

Worse still, is when we have varying different amounts of dishes, meaning we end up with a bunch of side with no turkey (not the worse thing). Or worse, a ton of mashed potatoes without gravy (no gravy – definitely the worse thing). GRAVY is everything to me, so the lack of gravy is pretty much the worse-case scenario for me. I’ve been known to actually make a second batch of gravy for myself just for the meal. JUST FOR MYSELF.

Thankfully, getting creative in the kitchen means I can repurpose all those extra mashed potatoes (which I inevitably have more of than other leftovers) into potato croquettes. If you’ve never made potato croquettes before, it’s one of the easiest and most fun things to do. Think of them as adult tater tots, a coated and fried mashed potato that even the most jaded weary done-with-Thanksgiving grinch can get behind. One taste of these and you might actually consider making extra mashed potatoes for them.

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Potato Croquettes

These are a great way to repurpose and use leftover mashed potatoes. You can use any leftover mashed potatoes that you have or you can even make mashed potatoes just for these croquettes. Just make sure the potatoes are chilled ahead of time, as the cold mashed potatoes hold their shape better, making it easier to coat and fry them.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword fried, leftovers, mashed potatoes, panko, potatoes, thanksgiving

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 16 croquettes

Calories 158kcal

Author Irvin

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cold mashed potatoes (I like to use this recipe)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 57 g
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 70 g
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs 115 g
  • Oil for frying
  • Flaky salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place the mashed potatoes, parsley and cheese in a large bowl and mix together. Place a rimmed baking sheet or large plate on the table.

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  • Scoop up some of the mashed potatoes mixture (roughly 3 to 4 tablespoons) and roll a 1-inch by 2 1/2-inch oval football shape. Beat the egg and salt together in a medium bowl. Place the flour in another bowl and the panko bread crumbs in a third bowl.

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  • Roll one of the balls in the flour to coat. Then dunk and roll in the beaten egg. Let any excess egg drip off.

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  • The roll the croquette in the bread crumbs until coated. Place on the baking sheet/plate and repeat with the remaining mashed potato mixture.

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  • Once all the mashed potatoes are coated, pour enough frying oil in a medium sized skillet for it to be 1/2-inch deep. Heat the oil until it reaches 350°F or until a pinch of panko crumbs sizzles and immediately turns brown when dropped in.

  • Carefully place a batch of croquettes in the hot oil, making sure not to crowd the pan too much. Fry for 45 to 60 seconds on one side, until it starts to get golden brown, then turn the croquette 1/3 the way over, and fry for an additional 45 to 60 second, repeating a third time until the entire croquette is golden brown.

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  • Move the fried croquettes to a wire rack placed over a rimmed baking sheet or a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with the remaining croquettes, waiting for the oil to reheat to the hot temperature between batches.

  • Sprinkle salt, pepper and parsley to garnish and serve while hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal

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Comments

  1. Carlin Breinig says

    Oh my goodness! Yes, had leftover garlic leek mashed potatoes so had pinned this. Perfection. Great recipe, directions, results. Friday breakfast with eggs.

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    • Irvin says

      That sounds like a marvelous Friday breakfast!

      Reply

  2. Don Odiorne says

    Loved the golden color and the variety of angles of all the shots.

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  3. Mary Anne says

    Fantastic directions, recipe, photos. Of all of the recipes out there to choose from, I came to this one, and SAVED this one because it was the most elegant, no nonsense presentation, and yet, it was also the most fun to make. I also loved the creative recipes alongside it; especially the way they did not interrupt the recipe I was trying to make with videos and suggestions for other unrelated bits like certain other websites. Nice job on the entire site and your blogs also. Those who wish to read them can read them, or they can cut straight to the recipes. Keep up your amazing level of creativity!

    • Katherine says

      These were delicious. Only had gruyere cheese, so I used that. Method was fool proof. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Family ate them all.

      Reply

  4. Julie da Silva says

    How would these hold up at room temperature?

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  5. Annette DeFino says

    Excellent! Easy to follow Definitely will make again!

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  6. Tracey B says

    Just made these today. Yum! So delicious! I was wondering if this would work in the air fryer? Anyone tried it? I’m going to next time I have leftover mashed potatoes. So simple but big flavor!

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  7. Victoria Bell says

    Not my favourite. I thought they tasted a bit eggy, but I am sensitive to the flavour of egg so it’s probably just me. My six-year-old refused to eat them, I think maybe if I had put a bit of powder chicken stock through the potatoes they would have tasted better. I found they tasted a bit Bland. Not bad, but I am Dutch and used to eating Croquettes made with beef or chicken. I guess these just are not what I was expecting, but with a few tweaks to the recipe oh, I’m sure they would taste more to my liking next time. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  8. friday night funkin says

    Made these for my kids the other night and they absolutely loved them! Thank you!

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  9. Nettie says

    Made these little pocket rockets tonight! I loved how easy the recipe was! I actually did these in the airfryer. Nice n crunchy! And to add a different twist to it, I used the croquette mixture and covered a boneless porkchop! It was a porkchop I had made the night before. 😉 I did put in the freezer for about 20 min to make handling easier. Cooked them in the airfryer for 6-8 min depending on how crunchy you wanted them. Porkchop encrusted one for maybe about 10 min. With the leftovers I put in the freezer. Very tastie! Will definitely make them
    Again!!!

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FAQs

How do you keep potato croquettes from falling apart? ›

As long as they're chilled and not too runny, you can use any type of leftover mashed potatoes, whether it's a plain mash or one made with butter and cream. Adding flour to the filling also prevents them from falling apart. Our recipe uses three tablespoons, which is just enough to help hold them together.

What is potato croquette made of? ›

In this recipe, potato croquettes are in their simplest form: just mashed potatoes seasoned with parsley, bound together with flour and egg, rolled in breadcrumbs, and fried. They're a real crowd-pleaser that can be served as an appetizer, finger food, snack, or side dish.

What is the base of croquettes? ›

A croquette (/kroʊˈkɛt/) is a deep-fried roll originating in French cuisine, consisting of a thick binder combined with a filling, which is then breaded. It is served as a side dish, a snack, or fast food worldwide. The binder is typically a thick béchamel or brown sauce, mashed potatoes, wheat flour or wheat bread.

Do Aldi sell potato croquettes? ›

Inspired Cuisine Potato Croquettes 250g | ALDI.

Why do my potato patties fall apart? ›

If the potato pancakes are falling apart while you're shaping them before you start cooking, they are either either too wet or they need more flour to hold them together. You can also mix the flour a little more the mix to develop gluten and then let it rest before cooking.

How do you thicken croquettes mixture? ›

Add the flour, mix to combine with the butter and cook for 3-5 minutes. Turn up the heat slightly and start to gradually add the milk a little at a time whisking to prevent any lumps. Once it starts to thicken up add more milk and continue whisking, repeat this till you've used up all the milk.

What is the most popular croquette? ›

The most popular Spanish croquette recipe is croquetas de jamón, made from Spanish ham. Other popular croquettes we will discuss are chicken, fish, cod, shrimp, and vegetable croquettes.

What are three types of croquette? ›

Some other popular croquettes include the following varieties: Pollo (chicken) Bacalao (codfish) Setas or boletus (mushrooms)

Can you buy potato croquettes? ›

The best in finger food, the potato croquettes, a must at every party. Especially when you know they are these lightly spiced golden potato nuggets covered in crackling breadcrumbs. Shelf Life: Product will be received with a minimum of 5 days life.

Why are my croquettes fall apart? ›

If the mixture isn't cold when it goes into the oil, it will heat up and start producing steam before the crumb coating has a chance to crisp up. If this happens, the steam bursts through and the croquette falls apart. So make sure the mixture is properly chilled before you begin to fry.

What do you eat with potato croquettes? ›

The best side dishes to serve with potato croquettes are tomato soup, Korean corn dogs, mozzarella sticks, deviled eggs, baked beans, tzatziki sauce, wedge salad, Popeyes Sweet Heat Sauce, avocado salad, sriracha mayo, tomato bruschetta, chicken nuggets, mashed peas, sweet corn fritters, coleslaw, and garlic bread.

Can I freeze homemade potato croquettes? ›

Potato croquettes can be frozen either already cooked or uncooked. Freeze them cooked and cooled in a freezer safe bag or container. When freezing uncooked, freeze them on a cookie sheet until firm then move to a freezer safe container. Let thaw in the fridge, then dredge in the flour and cook.

What is frozen potato croquettes? ›

Popular in Europe, our Potato Croquettes are deep-fried beauties that contain Bintje (pronounced benjee) potatoes and a crispy, breaded exterior. Best served as a side dish or a snack, our pack includes 47 mouthwatering pieces. Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange frozen potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Are tater tots the same as potato croquettes? ›

Tater tots versus potato croquettes: Both dishes are made from mashed potatoes all right. But the croquettes have cheese and are breaded with flour and egg before deep-frying. Tater tots versus hash browns: They are very similar, yes! Their only difference is the shape – hash browns are flat while tots are cylindrical.

Where are Aldi potatoes from? ›

United Kingdom

How do you keep scalloped potatoes from separating? ›

The curdling is caused by high heat, which is hard to avoid in an oven. So to keep the sauce together, tackle it before the dish goes in the oven. Instead of simply layering grated cheese and milk or cream with the potatoes, you need to make a smooth cheese sauce.

Why are my smashed potatoes falling apart? ›

This could be caused by a few things. Your potatoes may be under-cooked: If the potatoes aren't boiled all the way through, they may not hold their shape when being smashed and then crumble. Your potatoes may be over-smashed: Don't be too aggressive when smashing the potatoes as this can cause them to break apart.

Why do my mashed potato cakes fall apart? ›

If the potato cakes are falling apart because they are too wet it might not have enough flour. Troubleshoot this by adding more flour 1 tablespoon at a time until you get a better consistency, the mixture should be somewhat wet and will have a slight stickiness but you also don't want it falling apart.

How do you keep fried potatoes from sticking to each other? ›

Put the potato slices in a large bowl of cold water. It will remove most of the starch on the surface of the slices and they won't stick. Works great for french fries too.

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