Melting Cheese Croquettes
Dive into the gourmet world of melting cheese croquettes! These crispy delights hide a cheese heart that reveals itself with every bite. Perfect for appetizers or as a side dish, they will delight all your guests. The recipe starts with a creamy mashed potato base, enriched with butter and spices. After cooling, it wraps around melting cheese cubes (mozzarella, raclette or morbier) to form perfect balls. The triple coating (flour, egg, breadcrumbs) guarantees irresistible golden crispiness. A cold rest solidifies everything before frying at 170°C for perfect results. These croquettes are a guaranteed success at every tasting!
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Prepare the creamy mash: Peel and cube the potatoes. Cook for 20 minutes in boiling salted water. Drain and mash. Incorporate butter, salt and pepper. Spread out and let cool.
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Shaping the croquettes: Cut cheese into 2 cm cubes. On floured surface, take a spoonful of cold mash, flatten into a disk. Place cheese cube in center and close into smooth ball.
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Triple coating technique: Prepare three plates with flour, beaten eggs and breadcrumbs. Pass each ball successively in flour, egg then breadcrumbs, pressing lightly.
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Cold rest: Arrange coated croquettes on a tray and place in freezer for 10 minutes or refrigerator for 30 minutes to solidify.
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Controlled frying: Heat oil to 170°C. Dip croquettes in small batches. Fry 3-4 minutes, turning halfway until evenly golden.
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Immediate serving: Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately while cheese is still melting.
- Mash: Must be cold and firm for easy shaping
- Sealing: Close well to avoid cheese leaks
- Oil temperature: 170°C ideal for perfect cooking
- Cheese cutting: Regular cubes for even melting
- Serving: Serve with green salad, spicy tomato sauce or mustard-honey dip
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