Sweet Potato Croquettes
4 servings
45 minutes
Sweet potato croquettes are a refined and cozy dish that combines the tenderness of sweet potatoes, the salty taste of crispy bacon, and a gooey cheese center. The roots of this dish trace back to European cuisine, where croquettes traditionally serve as an elegant appetizer or side to a main course. Here, sweet potato adds a unique sweetness and velvety texture, while panko breadcrumbs provide a pleasant crunch. These croquettes are perfect for cozy home dinners or festive gatherings. They can be served with spicy sauces or fresh herbs, creating a rich palette of flavor nuances. Fried to a golden crust, they delight not only in taste but also in their appetizing appearance, transforming simple ingredients into little culinary masterpieces.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Peel the sweet potato and cut it into small pieces. Place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for 10 minutes until soft.
- Sweet potato: 400 g
3
Cut the bacon into pieces.
- Bacon: 200 g
4
Mash the cooked sweet potato with a fork. Add bacon to it. Season with salt and pepper, and mix.
- Bacon: 200 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
5
Form croquettes from the mass.
6
Make an indentation in the croquette, place a piece of cheese in the center, and form a ball. Do the same with the remaining croquettes.
- Mozzarella cheese: 100 g
7
Crack the eggs into a bowl and mix until smooth. In two other bowls, place flour and breadcrumbs. First coat the croquette in flour, then in eggs, and finally in breadcrumbs.
- Wheat flour: 60 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Panko bread crumbs: 50 g
8
Fry the croquettes in heated vegetable oil at 180 degrees until golden brown.
- Vegetable oil: 1 l
9
Dry the ready croquettes on a paper towel or a rack.
10
Serve hot.