Baked Potato Croquettes with Cheese and Green Onion
These baked potato croquettes with cheese and green onion are a crispy, flavorful snack made with mashed potatoes, melty cheese, and aromatic spices. Oven-baked for a lighter twist, they’re perfect for a quick appetizer or side dish.
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.
Notes
You can prepare the croquettes ahead and store them in the fridge before baking.
Serve warm for the best cheesy center.
They pair well with a side of sour cream or a Greek yogurt dip.