Ranch Croquettes

Name: Ranch Croquettes
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 15 - 20 serving(s)
Ingredients: Reserved baked potato flesh from Loaded Ranch Potato Skins or other baked potatoes (about 21/2 cups), cooled at least 15 minutes; 1 1/2 tbsp. ranch seasoning; 2 oz. Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (1/2 cup); 3 large eggs, divided; 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 3/4 c. plain breadcrumbs; 1/4 c. flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped; Canola oil, for frying; Lemon wedges, for serving

Turn leftover potatoes into these cheesy bites.

Published: Sep 22, 2023

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mike garten

Yields:

15 - 20 serving(s)

Total Time:

45 mins

Cal/Serv:

129

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Turn baked potatoes (or leftover flesh from our Ranch Potato Skins) into crispy-on-the-outside, impossibly-creamy-on-the-inside croquettes spiked with Cheddar and ranch seasoning. These irresistible bites will be gone before you know it!

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Ingredients

Reserved baked potato flesh from Loaded Ranch Potato Skins or other baked potatoes (about 21/2 cups), cooled at least 15 minutes
1 1/2 Tbsp.
ranch seasoning
2 oz.
Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (1/2 cup)
3
large eggs, divided
1/2 cup
all-purpose flour
3/4 cup
plain breadcrumbs
1/4 cup
flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
Canola oil, for frying
Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Using potato ricer, rice potato flesh into large bowl. Add ranch seasoning, cheese and 1 egg and mix to combine. Shape into 11/4-in. balls, then flatten into 13/4-inch disks.
2. Step 2Place flour in shallow bowl and beat remaining 2 eggs in second shallow bowl. Combine breadcrumbs and parsley in third shallow bowl.
3. Step 3Working with 1 croquette at a time, lightly coat in flour, then egg, letting any excess drip off, then in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to help adhere. Transfer to large plate.
4. Step 4Heat 1/4 inch oil in large skillet on medium. Add half of croquettes and cook, adjusting heat as needed, until golden brown and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Repeat cooking with remaining croquettes. Serve with lemon wedges.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 129 calories, 5.5 g fat (1 g saturated), 34 mg cholesterol, 136 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 4 g protein

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