Baked Croquette Food

BAKED MASHED POTATO CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Grease generously with 2 tbsp olive oil. Set aside.
• In a large bowl combine the mashed potatoes, grated cheese, parsley and an egg. I use my hands to thoroughly mix all ingredients together. Add salt, if needed.
• Scoop out approximately 1/4 cup of potato mixture and roll in the palms of your hands to shape into a sphere.
• Prepare 2 bowls for dredging: in the first beat an egg with a tablespoon of water. In the second, place the breadcrumbs. Dredge first in the egg wash, allowing the excess egg to drip off. Then dredge all sides in the breadcrumbs. Dredge a second time in the egg wash and breadcrumbs.
• Place on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the croquettes lightly with the remaining olive oil.
• Bake for 10 minutes, then flip and bake for another 10-12 minutes until golden. Serve hot.

POTATO CROQUETTES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together mashed potatoes and parsley; season with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, place flour; season with salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, whisk egg with 1 tablespoon water. In a third shallow bowl, place 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs.
• Form potato mixture into 3/4-by-2-inch logs. Roll in flour, shaking off excess, dip in egg wash, then roll in breadcrumbs to coat. In a heavy medium saucepan, heat 1 1/2 inches vegetable oil over medium-high until hot. In batches, fry croquettes until golden brown on all sides, about 2 minutes per batch, turing as needed. Drain on paper towels.

CHICKEN CROQUETTES

Steps:

• For the croquette batter: In a heavy pot, heat the milk and chicken stock on the stove and then add the white pepper, fresh parsley and salt, if needed. In a separate heavy pot, melt the butter and add the minced celery. Stir in the flour and cook for 3 minutes. Pour in the hot milk and stock and stir until thickened and smooth. Fold in the chicken meat and allow to cool.
• Breading the croquettes: Shape 3-ounce portions of croquette batter in the shape of a cone and place on a tray lined with waxed paper. Next make an egg wash from the milk, eggs and salt. Dip the croquettes in the egg wash and then into the flour and let stand a few minutes. Finish breading by dipping the croquettes back in the egg wash and then rolling in breadcrumbs.
• For the chicken gravy: Melt the butter in a 1- or 2-quart saucepan, and stir in the flour. Pour in the stock and whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cook for 20 minutes. Add the fresh parsley, white pepper and salt, to taste, (if fresh stock was used).
• Cooking the croquettes: Fry the croquettes in a pot with salad oil or liquid shortening, heated to 350 degrees F, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain well and blot on paper towels. Place on a bed of mashed potatoes and top each croquette with chicken gravy.

BAKED CROQUETTE

Steps:

• Gather all the ingredients.

BAKED POTATO CROQUETTES

Steps:

• For the baked potato croquettes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Wash and bake the potato on a rimmed baking sheet or large pot, until fork tender, about 45 minutes. Cool and put through a ricer in a large bowl. Add the butter, bacon, sour cream, milk, green onion, salt, pepper. Mix together and form 4 balls. Place 1 piece of cheese in the center of each ball.
• For the egg wash: Whisk the egg and milk together in a shallow bowl. Place the flour in a second shallow bowl. Roll the balls in the flour and then the egg wash, then again in the flour.
• For frying: Heat the canola oil to 350 degrees F in a deep fryer or large pot. Deep fry the croquettes in batches in the oil until golden brown and hot in the middle, 3 to 4 minutes.

BAKED CHEESY POTATO CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200c/400f and put a flat baking tray to one side.
• Place the flour, salt and pepper in one bowl and mix together
• Place the egg in a second bowl and lightly whisk.
• Place the breadcrumbs in the third bowl. Sprinkle the smoked paprika onto the breadcrumbs and then drizzle on the oil. Mix together so the the oil absorbs into all of the breadcrumbs.
• Take a heaped tablespoon of mashed potato and flatten it in your hand. Place a cube of cheese in the middle and wrap the mashed potato around it. Shape into a cylinder shape.
• Dip the croquette into the flour, then into the egg and finally into the breadcrumbs, ensuring the croquette is completely covered. Place on the baking tray and repeat with the rest of the mashed potato.
• Ensure there is a little space between each of the croquettes on the tray, then place in the oven for 12-15 minutes until the croquettes are golden. Don't overcook or the cheese will start to seep out and the croquettes will flatten out a little.
• Take out of the oven and leave to cool for a few minutes before serving.

BAKED CHICKEN CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 400 F, then chop your potatoes into one inch chunks and drizzle them with olive oil, one teaspoon of salt, and mix in your garlic cloves.
• Place your chicken over the potatoes in a roasting pan. Season your chicken with the remaining kosher salt and black pepper to taste and cover.
• Roast the chicken for 1 1/2 hours until golden.
• Heat the schmaltz on medium heat, then add the onions, mushrooms, and minced garlic. Cook for five minutes.
• Add the chicken drippings, cream, and thyme, then mix in the flour. Cook for an additional five minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 425 F. Mash up the roast potatoes, and blitz them in a food processor until smooth.
• Remove the meat from your chicken and shred it then mix it with the potatoes.
• Using your measuring cup, scoop out your croquette filling and form them into ovals.
• Beat the eggs in a bowl, and pour the breadcrumbs into another.
• Roll each croquette in egg then breadcrumbs.
• Place the croquettes on a lined pan and drizzle them with oil. Bake them for 25 minutes until golden.