Potato Croquettes

Health score
19%
Potato Croquettes
20 min.
4
790kcal

Suggestions

Looking for a delicious and versatile main dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner? Look no further than these mouth-watering Potato Croquettes! Not only are they a fantastic way to use up leftover mashed potatoes, but they're also packed with flavor from ingredients like imitation bacon bits, dried onion flakes, and fragrant parsley. With a crispy exterior from the Italian-style bread crumbs and a savory interior made with Romano cheese, these croquettes are sure to be a hit.

And let's not forget about the convenience - these delectable patties can be prepared and served in just 20 minutes, making them perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Plus, with a caloric breakdown of 790 kcal per serving, they're a great option for those looking to indulge in a hearty meal without going overboard on calories.

So why not give these Potato Croquettes a try for your next lunch or dinner? Whether you're cooking for yourself or for a crowd, they're sure to impress with their delicious taste and easy preparation. So grab your bowl, frying pan, and ingredients, and get ready to enjoy a truly scrumptious meal!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons bacon bits 
  • cup breadcrumbs dried italian-style
  • teaspoon onion flakes dried
  • tablespoons parsley dried
  •  eggs 
  • cups potatoes mashed
  • 0.5 cup pecorino cheese grated
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • quart vegetable oil for deep frying

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, eggs, parsley, cheese, salt and pepper, bacon bits and onion flakes. Form mixture into patties, and dredge patties in the bread crumbs.
  2. Pour oil 1/2 inch deep in a large, heavy skillet.
  3. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry patties, flipping to fry them on both sides, until they are golden brown.
  4. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories790kcal
Protein8.05%
Fat62.31%
Carbs29.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.69
Glycemic Load
26.98
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
25.140869731488%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
45.03mg
Luteolin
0.2mg
Isorhamnetin
3.31mg
Kaempferol
1.68mg
Quercetin
1.47mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:790.35kcal
39.52%
Fat:55.36g
85.18%
Saturated Fat:10.58g
66.13%
Carbohydrates:59.27g
19.76%
Net Carbohydrates:52.69g
19.16%
Sugar:4.02g
4.46%
Cholesterol:94.84mg
31.61%
Sodium:652mg
28.35%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.09g
32.18%
Vitamin K:106.77µg
101.69%
Vitamin C:43.61mg
52.86%
Vitamin B6:0.73mg
36.59%
Manganese:0.69mg
34.69%
Phosphorus:318.5mg
31.85%
Vitamin B1:0.47mg
31.44%
Vitamin E:4.51mg
30.04%
Potassium:1030.06mg
29.43%
Fiber:6.57g
26.29%
Calcium:238.15mg
23.82%
Selenium:16.46µg
23.52%
Vitamin B3:4.2mg
20.99%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.61%
Iron:3.7mg
20.55%
Folate:82µg
20.5%
Magnesium:76.14mg
19.03%
Copper:0.35mg
17.36%
Vitamin B5:1.19mg
11.89%
Zinc:1.75mg
11.67%
Vitamin B12:0.47µg
7.87%
Vitamin A:194.49IU
3.89%
Vitamin D:0.5µg
3.35%
Source:Allrecipes