– 2 cups cooked and mashed potatoes
– 1 cup romaine lettuce, finely chopped
– ½ cup Caesar dressing
– ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– Salt to taste
– 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch, if desired)
– 2 eggs, beaten
– Vegetable oil (for frying)
With the ingredients in hand, follow these simple steps to create your Caesar Salad Croquettes:
1. Prepare the Potatoes: Boil and mash the potatoes until smooth. Allow them to cool slightly.
2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, chopped romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.
3. Shape Croquettes: With your hands, form the mixture into small, round croquettes or oval shapes, about 1-2 inches in size.
4. Bread the Croquettes: Dip each croquette into the beaten eggs and then roll them in breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
5. Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.
6. Fry Croquettes: Carefully place the croquettes into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
7. Drain: Once cooked, transfer the croquettes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
8. Serve Warm: Enjoy your Caesar Salad Croquettes warm, with extra Caesar dressing on the side for dipping!
These straightforward steps will lead you to delicious croquettes that everyone will love!