Cheesy Baked Potato Croquettes with Green Onion
Looking for a crispy, cheesy snack or a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s baked instead of fried? These Cheesy Baked Potato Croquettes are crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and filled with gooey melted cheese. Made with mashed potatoes, green onion, garlic, and a golden breadcrumb coating, they’re full of flavor and oven-baked to keep things a little lighter.
Whether you’re serving them as a side dish, finger food for guests, or a savory snack for yourself, these croquettes deliver comfort and crunch in every bite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Oven-baked, not fried — healthier without sacrificing crispiness
- Melty cheese center — every bite has a gooey, cheesy surprise
- Simple ingredients — made with pantry staples like potatoes, breadcrumbs, and eggs
- Great for kids and adults — fun to eat and easy to customize
- Make ahead friendly — shape and coat in advance, bake when ready
Ingredients You’ll Need for Cheesy Baked Potato Croquettes
This recipe uses basic, easy-to-find ingredients:
- Boiled potatoes – the base of the croquettes
- Green onions – for a fresh, savory kick
- Garlic – for extra depth of flavor
- Hard cheese – like cheddar or gouda, cut into small cubes
- Breadcrumbs – mixed with smoked paprika for color and flavor
- Egg – for coating
- All-purpose flour – to help the coating stick
- Olive oil spray – for baking and getting a golden crust
How to Make Cheesy Baked Potato Croquettes
- Boil and mash the potatoes.
Start by boiling the potatoes with their skins on. Once cooked and slightly cooled, peel and mash until smooth.
- Mix the flavor base.
Add green onion, garlic, salt, and pepper to the mashed potatoes and stir until evenly combined.
- Prepare your coating.
Mix the breadcrumbs with smoked paprika in a shallow bowl. This adds a warm color and smoky flavor.
- Add the cheese center.
Take a spoonful of the potato mixture, place a cube of cheese in the middle, and roll into a ball. The cheese should be fully enclosed.
- Coat the croquettes.
Roll each ball in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and finally coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake until crispy.
Place the croquettes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly spray with olive oil.
Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 15 minutes (no convection), until golden brown and crisp.
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm with a dip like sour cream, garlic mayo, or plain Greek yogurt. These croquettes are also great as a side dish for soups or salads.
Tips for Best Results
- Make sure your mashed potatoes are dry — avoid overly wet or creamy mash for better shaping.
- Use firm cheese that melts well, like cheddar or gouda.
- Let the croquettes cool slightly after baking to avoid burning yourself with melted cheese inside.
FAQ
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! Shape and coat them in advance, then store in the fridge. Bake just before serving.
Can I freeze them?
You can freeze shaped, unbaked croquettes. Bake from frozen, adding 5–7 minutes to the cooking time.
Can I use leftover mashed potatoes?
Yes, just make sure they’re not too soft or runny.
Love easy baked snacks?
These Zucchini with Parmesan and Greek Yogurt are another delicious oven-baked option. Crispy, creamy, and full of flavor — perfect as a light bite or savory side.
Baked Potato Croquettes with Cheese and Green Onion
Ingredients
- 500 g potatoes about 1 lb
- 2 green onion stalks finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove finely minced
- 100 g hard cheese cubed (cheddar or similar)
- 1 egg
- 70 g breadcrumbs about 2/3 cup
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour for coating
- Olive oil spray for baking
Instructions
- Wash potatoes and boil them in their skins until fork-tender. Let cool slightly and peel.
- Mash the potatoes with a masher. Add chopped green onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs with smoked paprika.
- Cut the cheese into small cubes.
- Take about 1 tablespoon of the potato mixture, place a cube of cheese in the center, and form a ball around it.
- Roll each ball in flour, then dip into beaten egg, and coat with paprika breadcrumbs.
- Place croquettes on a parchment-lined baking tray and lightly spray with olive oil.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (390°F) for 15 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
