Description
Crispy on the outside and soft inside, these spinach croquettes combine creamy potatoes, melted cheddar, and flavorful spinach for a satisfying bite. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light meal.
Ingredients
- 200 g fresh spinach
- 2 potatoes (medium sized, about 300 g cooked potato excluding skin)
- 100 g Cheddar cheese (grated)
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- 4 tbsp dried breadcrumbs
- 4 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes, pierce the skin with a knife, and cook in the microwave until soft.
- Lightly steam the spinach until wilted, then squeeze out excess water using the back of a fork.
- Finely chop the spinach.
- Scoop out the center of the cooked potatoes while still warm and place in a bowl.
- Add the grated Cheddar cheese and mix well.
- Add the chopped spinach along with salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly with a fork.
- Place the breadcrumbs on a large plate.
- Shape the mixture by taking a spoonful, forming a croquette shape by hand, and coating with breadcrumbs. Repeat with remaining mixture.
- Chill the croquettes for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan and cook the croquettes in batches until golden and heated through, turning regularly. Keep warm in the oven until all are cooked.
Notes
- Ensure excess moisture is removed from spinach to prevent soggy croquettes.
- Chilling helps the croquettes hold their shape أثناء frying.
- Can be baked instead of fried at 200°C for a lighter option.
- Serve with yogurt dip or tomato sauce.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 39 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croquette
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
