½ cup grated parmesan cheese (55 g), plus more for garnish
4 large eggs, beaten, divided
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
12 sticks mozzarella cheese, halved crosswise
1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
1 cup plain breadcrumbs (115 g)
oil, for frying
marinara sauce, for serving
fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Nutrition Info
Calories 119
Fat 3g
Carbs 17g
Fiber 1g
Sugar 0g
Protein 4g
How to Make It
1. Step
Add the potatoes to a large pot with enough cold water to cover them. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes.
2. Step
Drain the potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until there are no large chunks left.
3. Step
Add the garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, 1 beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4. Step
Take a spoonful of potatoes and form into a patty.
5. Step
Place a cheese stick in the middle and wrap the potato around the cheese until it is evenly covered.
6. Step
Arrange the formed croquettes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
7. Step
Place the flour, 3 remaining eggs, and bread crumbs in 3 separate shallow bowls. Dredge the croquettes in the flour, shaking off any excess; then dredge in the egg and the bread crumbs.
8. Step
Heat the oil in a large pot until it reaches 350°F (180°C). Fry the croquettes for 3 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. Step
Transfer the croquettes to a wire rack set over paper towels to drain the excess oil.
10. Step
Let cool for a few minutes as they will be HOT.
11. Step
Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and parsley and serve with marinara sauce alongside.
