Potato Croquettes Filled with Cheese and Jalapeño

Croquettes are always a good option as a snack or lunch for the little ones. This time we made a potato version, mixed with bacon and filled with manchego, cheddar cheese, and the spicy touch of jalapeño pepper. Fascinating!
Ingredients
5
Servings
  • 3 potatoes, cooked and hot
  • 1/2 cups Manchego cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cups bacon, chopped and fried
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, in cubes
  • 1/2 cups Jalapeño chile, cut into cubes
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • vegetable oil, for frying
Preparation
10 mins
20 mins
Low
  • In a bowl, mash the cooked potatoes until you get a puree, add the manchego cheese, bacon, salt, and pepper. Form balls of approximately 15 grams, filling them with cheddar cheese and jalapeño pepper.
  • Coat the croquettes by dipping them in beaten egg and then in breadcrumbs.
  • Heat the oil in a deep pot and fry the balls until crispy, remove from the fryer and eliminate excess grease with paper towels.
  • Serve the croquettes with a bit of salad and chipotle dressing.

Nutritional Information

* * Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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