RFCJ RECIPE ARCHIVE
Posted by : Miriam Podcameni Posvolsky Potato Croquettes - dairy
I just formatted this recipe and would like to share. I have altered the original recipe to my needs and taste * Exported from MasterCook * Potato Pears or Croquettes Recipe By : Mary Ann Sposito Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Side Dishes Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- CROQUETTES 2 very large potatoes 1 egg 2 tablespoons flour salt, pepper and nutmeg 1 or 2 T butter FILLING 1 cup spinach -- cooked 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 clove garlic -- minced 6 oz mozzarella or yellow cheese -- grated 3 oz ricotta mashed 1 tablespoon oil nutmeg and pepper -- a little salt COATING parmesan cheese -- grated 1 egg 1 cup breadcrumbs 1. Cook potatoes in their jackets in microwave. 2. Peel as soon as they are cool enough to handle. 3, Mash with potato masher. Stir in butter, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Let cool. 4. Add an egg , stir to combine. Stir in flour until firm. Set aside. 5. Cook onion in oil , stir in garlic. Cook 1 minute. Stir in spinach and seasonings. 6. Remove to a wooden board and chop finely. 7.Stir together cheeses and spinach. 8.Make balls with the potato dough the size of golf balls.( with floured hands). Press to flatten. Place 2 T filling in thr center and close to shape like a turnover.Roll into a ball and shape into a pear. 9. Dip into flour, then into beaten egg and roll in breadcrumbs and parmesan. 10. Deep fat fry and drain in paper towels.. Serve very hot. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : Modified by Miriam P. Posvolsky Try to use a yellow cheese that melts well.
