Appetizer for 8

Potato Croquettes

Name: Potato Croquettes
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb yukon gold potatoes; salt and pepper (optional); 2 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 egg yolks; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional); 4 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 large egg; 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs; neutral oil (optional)

$1.90for 450 minServes 8

Mashed potatoes combine with butter, cheese, and egg yolks, then receive a crisp flour, egg, and breadcrumb coating.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Potatoes, 1 lb$0.99/lb typical	1 lb	$0.99Typical price
	Butter, 1.25 oz$0.40/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.50Typical price
	Eggs, 3$0.30 each typical	3	$0.90Typical price
	Parmesan, 1.75 oz$0.55/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.96Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
	Sandwich bread, a little$2.49 each typical	a little	$0.25Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.81

Swaps

Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperFlourCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

50 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Budget Appetizers Snacks

Typical price

$0.48 per serving$1.90 for 4

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Ingredients

1 lb yukon gold potatoes
salt and pepper (optional)
2 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
4 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
neutral oil (optional)

Steps

Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes, then drain and mash them.
Stir in the butter, egg yolks, parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Shape the mixture into small logs and chill them for 10 minutes.
Coat each croquette in flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry the croquettes for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until crisp and hot.

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