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Bacon & Cheese potato croquettes
Course
Croquettes, Hors d'oeuvres
Prep Time
30
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
45
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Author
Alida Ryder
Ingredients
3
cups
mashed potato
cooled
100
g
bacon
fried till crispy
100
g
mature cheddar
grated
salt & pepper to taste
1.5
cups
flour seasoned with salt & pepper
2
eggs
beaten
2
cups
breadcrumbs
seasoned with salt
oil for frying
lemon wedges
to serve
Instructions
Chop the bacon into small pieces then mix with the potato and cheese.
Place the flour, egg and breadcrumbs into separate bowls.
Form the potato mixture into balls/small logs (the traditional shape) then coat first in the flour, then the egg and finally in the breadcrumbs.
Fry the croquettes in the hot oil until golden brown and crisp.
Remove from the oil and drain on kitchen paper.
Serve with lemon wedges.