Papa's Potato and Cheese Croquettes

By AnneS

I don't remember having these, but found the recipe written out in Papa's handwriting. They do sound good!

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds white potatoes, peeled
• 3 Tablespoons butter
• 2 oz. Parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs
• 3 1/2 oz. bread crumbs
• 4 grates of nutmeg
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• oil for frying

Preparation

Step 1

Boil the potatoes in salted water until cooked; drain and mash with the butter and parmesan cheese. Season with the salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Beat the mixture very thoroughly then roll into sausages 1 1/2 x 4".

Lightly beat the eggs and dip the croquettes first into the egg, then roll them in bread crumbs.

Heat the oil and fry the croquettes a few at a time. They should be crisp and golden on the outside. Serve hot.