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