How to Make Potato Croquettes

Potato Croquettes

To make potato croquettes that will taste much nicer than ready-prepared ones you can buy.

• Make a Duchess mixture. 
• Roll them into croquette shapes about 2" x 4" in diameter. 
• Take each croquette roll in flour, then beaten egg and finally breadcrumbs. 
• Set aside until they are all prepared. 
• If necessary, use a palette knife to remould them back into shape. 
• Deep fry in hot fat at 185C until they are an even light golden color all over.
•  Drain well on kitchen paper, and serve in a vegetable dish.

To make a Duchess mixture:

1. Boil your potatoes. 
2. Drain and allow to dry off. 
3. Either use a potato ricer or a masher to mash your potatoes up. 
4. Add one egg for every 1lb (1/2 kg) of potatoes. 
5. Add butter or margarine at the rate of 1oz per lb of potatoes.
6.  Beat well with a wooden spoon. 
7. Adjust seasoning as necessary.