How to Make Italian Croquettes with Meat and Potato

Croquettes originate from France, but now they gained worldwide popularity. They can have different ingredients – besides potato you can add cheese, fish, meat, vegetables, mushrooms. They are usually shaped as a cylinder, but you can make them round. To give the croquettes a pleasant smell we added nutmeg and parsley, and also some Parmesan for a richer taste.

Ingredients for Croquettes with Meat and Potato

• 1.2 lb minced beef
• 3-4 potatoes, not large
• 2 eggs
• 0.2 lb Parmesan
• 1 nutmeg
• a few sprigs of parsley
• 2-3 pieces of dry bread
• salt
• oil for frying
• flour or breadcrumbs for coating


Ingredients for Croquettes with Meat and Potato

Recipe for Italian Croquettes

1. Boil potatoes in their skins until soft, peel them and mash.
2. Mix up mashed potatoes, minced beef, eggs, chopped parsley, grated nutmeg, salt to taste.
3. Put dry bread into water, squeeze it out and add to the mixture. Grate Parmesan and add to the mixture.
4. Shape the croquettes and encase them in breadcrumbs.


shaped croquettes

5. Pour oil into a deep frying-pan. The croquettes should be covered completely.
6. Fry the croquettes in small batches until golden, turning them over from time to time.
7. You can serve the croquettes either hot or cold, with salads or vegetables.


Italian Croquettes with Meat and Potato