Potato Croquettes

• servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

2 cups mashed potatoes

2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

Coarse salt and ground pepper

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 large egg

1 ½ cups fresh breadcrumbs

Vegetable oil

Directions

Season mashed potatoes: In a large bowl, stir together mashed potatoes and parsley; season with salt and pepper.

Prepare flour for breading: In a shallow bowl, place flour; season with salt and pepper.

Prepare egg for breading In another shallow bowl, whisk egg with 1 tablespoon water.

Prepare breadcrumbs: In a third shallow bowl, place 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs.

Form croquettes: Form potato mixture into 3/4-by-2-inch logs.

Bread croquettes: Roll in flour, shaking off excess, dip in egg wash, then roll in breadcrumbs to coat.

Heat oil and fry croquettes: In a heavy medium saucepan, heat 1 1/2 inches vegetable oil over medium-high until hot. In batches, fry croquettes until golden brown on all sides, about 2 minutes per batch, turning as needed.

Drain croquettes: Drain on paper towels.