Potato and Speck Croquettes

Name: Potato and Speck Croquettes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 15
Ingredients: Potatoes 1.8 lbs; Speck 3.5 oz; Eggs medium 2; Grana Padano PDO cheese to grate 3.5 oz; Parsley to taste; Nutmeg to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Eggs medium 1; Breadcrumbs to taste; Peanut seed oil to taste

251

Calories per serving

Lactose Free

Energy Kcal 251
Carbohydrates g 14.2
of which sugars g 0.7
Protein g 7.4
Fats g 18.3
of which saturated fat g 4.66
Fiber g 1.2
Cholesterol mg 54
Sodium mg 351

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Makes: 15 pieces
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Golden color and crisp, crunchy outsides always draw people to potato croquettes with speck—they just look so inviting on the table at any get-together or family meal. When you bite in, the soft and flavorful mashed potato center mixes so perfectly with the savory, slightly smoky punch of speck that it’s tough to eat just one. Folks really notice the nice breadcrumb coating, since that adds extra texture families appreciate. You’ll often spot these DELICIOUS potato croquettes shining on buffet tables, at weeknight dinners, or even as a nice after-school snack. Their classic combo brings together the best of easy appetizers with wholesome comfort, getting lots of smiles at both casual and special occasions—kids and grown-ups both reach for these again and again, and that’s always a good sign for home cooks looking for reliable crowd-pleasers.

For busy families or anyone after solid, QUICK ways to please a crowd, potato croquettes with speck hit the mark. The rich taste inside mixes well with the satisfying crunchy outside, so the texture stays lively and interesting—a perfect twist on classic favorites. Their versatility means they work for any meal: stacked with a light salad for lunch, arranged by grilled veggies for dinner, or dropped into a big traditional American recipe spread when you want variety without stress. You can serve them as simple snacks or dress things up with a creamy dipping sauce for extra fun (kids especially love this). Because they hold up so well, even reheated, home cooks love that these quick recipes can handle the real schedules of family life—they don’t fall apart and always bring that great balance of crispy and tender. Friends tend to grab seconds…pretty good proof these little bites deserve a regular spot in your rotation for everyday dinners or easy entertaining. In a kitchen where time is tight and family meals matter, these potato croquettes with speck make everything simpler, tastier, and more fun. That’s the kind of easy win every family needs.

INGREDIENTS

251

Calories per serving

Ingredients for 15 croquettes weighing 1.8 oz each: Potatoes 1.8 lbs (800 g); Speck 3.5 oz (100 g); Eggs 2 - medium; Grana Padano PDO cheese 3.5 oz (100 g) - to grate; Parsley to taste; Nutmeg to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

For breading and frying: Eggs 1 - medium; Breadcrumbs to taste; Peanut seed oil to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Potato and Speck Croquettes

In a saucepan, bring salted water to a boil, then cook the potatoes with the skins on 1. Once cooked, peel them and mash them with a potato masher into a bowl 2. Then add the parsley, salt, and pepper to the mashed potatoes.

Next, chop the speck and add it to the mixture 4, then add the eggs and grated Grana Padano cheese 5. Mix all the ingredients well 6

and take a portion of the mixture (about 1.8 oz) and shape it to form croquettes 7. Then dip the croquettes in beaten egg 8, and then in breadcrumbs 9.