Here's a recipe for **Potato Cheese Croquettes (No Eggs)** that's crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside:<br /><br />### Ingredients:<br />- 2 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed<br />- 1 cup cheddar cheese (or cheese of your choice), shredded<br />- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs<br />- 1/4 cup cornflour (or all-purpose flour)<br />- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped<br />- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper<br />- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional for spice)<br />- Salt to taste<br />- Oil for frying<br /><br />### Coating:<br />- 1/4 cup cornflour mixed with water to make a slurry (for binding instead of egg)<br />- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (for coating)<br /><br />### Instructions:<br /><br />1. **Prepare the Potato Mixture:**<br /> - Boil and peel the potatoes. Mash them until smooth and free of lumps.<br /> - Add shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley/cilantro, black pepper, paprika, and salt to the mashed potatoes. Mix everything until well combined.<br /><br />2. **Shape the Croquettes:**<br /> - Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into croquettes (cylindrical or oval shapes).<br /><br />3. **Prepare the Slurry:**<br /> - In a small bowl, mix cornflour with enough water to make a smooth slurry. This will be used to help the breadcrumbs stick.<br /><br />4. **Coat the Croquettes:**<br /> - Dip each croquette into the cornflour slurry, ensuring it's evenly coated.<br /> - Roll the croquette in breadcrumbs to fully coat.<br /><br />5. **Fry the Croquettes:**<br /> - Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.<br /> - Fry the croquettes in batches until golden brown and crispy on all sides.<br /> - Remove and drain on paper towels.<br /><br />6. **Serve:**<br /> - Serve the croquettes hot with your favorite dipping sauce like ketchup or a spicy mayo.<br /><br />Enjoy your crispy, cheesy croquettes!
