Crocche (Aka Italian Fried Mashed Potatoes) Recipe

Name: Crocche (Aka Italian Fried Mashed Potatoes)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups mashed potatoes (season well); 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut in a length wise shape sorta like a sticks; 1 cup flour; 1 cup milk or 1 cup light cream; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons parmigiano, finely grated; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; salt and pepper; breadcrumbs; peanut oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

4 cups mashed potatoes (season well)
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut in a length wise shape sorta like a sticks
1 cup flour
1 cup milk or 1 cup light cream
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons parmigiano, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper
breadcrumbs
peanut oil (for frying)

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["working with cold mashed potatoes helps to shape it better than freshly made potatoes.", "1 cup potatoes per serving. evenly around cheese ""stick"" like a twinkie shape. place on cookie sheet lined with wax paper.", "freeze for up to an hour to firm up but you don't want it frozen completely through or the outside will cook faster than it takes to melt the cheese inside.", "i use my delonghi roto- fryer so that the food its always moving and i don't have to flip it! but you will want a deep type fryer so the roll can float.", "heat oil to around 350*.", "make batter in deep bowl, by mixing flour, milk, eggs, salt and pepper and parm cheese and basil.", "roll each potatoes roll around in the batter very quickly you only want a thin layer on it, let drain off mostly. roll in bread crumbs.", "fry until a deep golden brown, and serve sprinkled with a little more parm and a good helping of fresh marinara."]

650

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups mashed potatoes (season well), 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut in a length wise shape sorta like a sticks, 1 cup flour, 1 cup milk or 1 cup light cream, and more.

Yes, Crocche (Aka Italian Fried Mashed Potatoes) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crocche (Aka Italian Fried Mashed Potatoes)

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