Easy Leftover Mashed Potato Croquettes Recipe

The Leftover Mashed Potato Croquettes Recipe was a recipe that has evolved out of a need to do something different with all those leftovers at the holidays, as warmed-up mashed potatoes never taste as good as the original did. Many see it as a comfort food and goes well with any meat dish such as ham, roast beef or turkey. This recipe is easy and best suited to homemade Idaho mashed potatoes as opposed to instant and also works better when you didn’t put too much milk and butter in the original, so it will hold its shape better.

Mashed Potato Croquettes Ingredients

• 4 Cups leftover mashed potatoes
• 2 Large Eggs
• 2 Tablespoons dried parsley
• 1/2 Cup of Romano or Parmesan Cheese
• salt & pepper as preferred (although some feel that the powdered cheese brings enough salt to the recipe)
• 2 Tablespoons of bacon bits
• 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
• 1 Cup Italian Dried Bread Crumbs
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

Mix the mashed potatoes, eggs, parsley, cheese, salt & pepper, bacon bits and onion flakes together in a large mixing bowl. Put your bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl or plastic container. Then, form the mashed potato mixture into patties or balls and dredge in the bread crumbs.

Pour the oil about 1/2 inch deep in a large, heavy skillet. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the potato croquettes, flipping them on both sides, until they are golden brown. Serve hot.

NOTE: if you find that the mixture is falling apart in the pan, it’s because you’re using too much oil.

Mashed Potato Croquettes Recipe Variations

This dish makes a great appetizer or side item to your meal and can be modified based on what you have on hand in the house. Add tuna or salmon to make a delicious alternative or add artichoke hearts to sneak in some vegetables on your family. Still others omit the Parmesan cheese and use cheddar or sharp cheese instead, it’s a personal choice. Dessert treats can also be made with this recipe by making them with sweet potatoes instead and dusting with a cinnamon/sugar powder afterward.