Description
These Mashed Potato Croquettes with Cranberry Mayo are a delightful appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings or as a tasty snack. Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these flavorful croquettes paired with the tangy cranberry mayo will surely impress your guests. They are easy to make and a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
Croquettes:
- 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Cranberry Mayo:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, cheese, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or logs about 1½ inches wide.
- Dredge each croquette in flour, dip in egg, then coat with panko breadcrumbs. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and fry croquettes until golden brown and crispy.
- Make the cranberry mayo by mixing mayonnaise, cranberry sauce, lemon juice, and salt.
- Serve the croquettes warm with cranberry mayo for dipping.
Notes
- Use cold, firm mashed potatoes for best results.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for a lighter version.
- Try adding bacon or herbs for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croquette with dip
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
