Potato, Arugula (Rocket) or Spinach Croquettes

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Delicious Potato, Arugula (Rocket) or Spinach Croquettes for a tasty snack or appetizer
in Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
1/2 cup cooked arugula , squeezed of liquid and chopped
1/2 cup feta cheese , crumbled
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
1 egg
2 eggs , slightly beaten
1/8 cup cream
1/2 cup flour , seasoned with
salt and pepper
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
vegetable oil , to fill pan by 3 inches ( for frying )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
307
Sugar
1g
Fat
22g
Potato, Arugula (Rocket) or Spinach Croquettes are a tasty appetizer or snack that are easy to make with leftover mashed potatoes and a few other ingredients. The croquettes have a crispy texture on the outside with a creamy and flavorful filling inside. The addition of arugula or spinach and feta cheese adds a fresh and tangy flavor to the croquettes. These croquettes are perfect to serve at parties or as a snack. They can be eaten hot straight after frying or at room temperature.

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl, mix together mashed potatoes, chopped arugula, crumbled feta cheese, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
2.Beat in one egg to the mixture.
3.In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together two lightly beaten eggs and cream.
4.In another shallow bowl, mix together seasoned flour with salt and pepper.
5.In a third shallow bowl, spread breadcrumbs.
6.Roll the potato mixture into small balls or cylinder shapes.
7.Dip each croquette first into the seasoned flour, then the egg mixture, and finally the breadcrumbs.
8.Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer over medium heat to about 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
9.Fry croquettes in batches, about 4-6 minutes or until lightly browned.
10.Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

PROS

These croquettes are a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes to create a new and exciting appetizer or snack.
They are crispy on the outside and creamy and flavorful on the inside.

The addition of arugula or spinach and feta cheese adds a fresh and tangy flavor to the croquettes.

CONS

These croquettes are a fried food, which makes them high in calories and fat.
They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Potatoes are a good source of carbohydrates and dietary fiber while arugula or spinach is a good source of vitamins and minerals including vitamin K, vitamin C, and folate.
Feta cheese contains protein and calcium.
The use of vegetable oil in frying can provide vitamin E.

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