Potato Croquettes

Ingredients

• 500 g (1/2 kg) boiled potatoes
• a pinch of salt
• a pinch of black pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• For coating the croquettes:
• 1 or 2 beaten eggs
• Method for potato croquettes from our friend and cook on Sho Tabkhin Today:
• Hanadi Al-Ayass
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• Alongside potato croquettes, try this potato pie from Hanadi: How to make potato pie

Method

1. Mash the boiled potatoes well, add the remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
2. Form the potato mixture into balls, flatten each slightly and place a cube of cheese in the center, then seal to enclose the cheese.
3. Dip each croquette in the beaten egg, then roll in the breadcrumbs until fully coated.
4. Deep-fry the potato croquettes in hot oil until golden, then remove and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
5. Serve the croquettes hot.
6. Note: Shape the potato balls to the size you prefer.