Italian Potato Croquettes Recipe

Prep time: 45 mins

Cook time: 15 mins

Total time: 1 hour

Serves: 6

Here, we have another real good recipe that ends up into very delicious croquettes that are made in Italian style. In just one hour you’ll be able to come up with these, and the instructions are very simple. The taste of these Italian potato croquettes will make you think you’re in an Italian restaurant having dinner. They are real good tasting croquettes, enough to fill you up. These are perfect to be served as dinner, also for lunch and don’t forget the Italian sauce. Follow the few quick steps below.

Ingredients

2-3 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks (910 g-1.4 kg)
4 eggs, separated from egg whites
1/4 lb prosciutto cotto (cooked ham) cut into 1/4-inch dice (115 g)
4 tablespoons butter (60 ml)
1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated (25 g)
3 gratings nutmeg
1 cup flour (110 g)
1 cup fresh breadcrumb (60 g)
2 cups extra virgin olive oil, for frying (480 ml)

Instructions

In a deep, huge pot, bring 8 quarts (7.6 Liters) of water to a boil.
Stir in potatoes and cook them in the boiling water until easily pierced with a paring knife, about 15 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and, while still hot, mash potatoes with a fork. Immediately combine the egg yolks, prosciutto, butter, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and nutmeg. Beat the mixture thoroughly until well blended.
Season potato mixture with salt and pepper.
With moist hands, divide and shape the mixture into golf ball-sized portions with 2-inches in diameter.
On three separate plates, place the flour, egg whites and bread crumbs.
Dip each ball-shaped croquette in each of the plates, starting with the flour, then the egg whites, lastly in the bread crumbs.
In a large skillet, heat the oil. Cook the croquettes in the oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, until they are deep golden brown.
Remove croquettes from the pan and place into a plate lined with paper towel.
Serve croquettes immediately and enjoy its Italian taste!