Sweet Potato & Chorizo Croquettes Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato & Chorizo Croquettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes (about 12 ounces each), cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 14 ounces fresh chorizo or bulk spicy pork sausage; 2 cups (8 ounces) queso fresco or shredded Mexican cheese blend; 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs; Oil for deep-fat frying; Pretzel sticks and fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

2 large sweet potatoes (about 12 ounces each), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon canola oil
14 ounces fresh chorizo or bulk spicy pork sausage
2 cups (8 ounces) queso fresco or shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
Oil for deep-fat frying
Pretzel sticks and fresh cilantro leaves

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0 Place sweet potatoes on a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Roast potatoes 30-40 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook chorizo over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
2
Mash potatoes; add to chorizo. Stir in cheese, egg, paprika, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
3
Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls. Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Roll balls in crumbs to coat. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375u00b0. Fry balls in batches 4-6 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels.
4
Decorate with pretzel sticks and cilantro.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large sweet potatoes (about 12 ounces each), cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 14 ounces fresh chorizo or bulk spicy pork sausage, 2 cups (8 ounces) queso fresco or shredded Mexican cheese blend, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato & Chorizo Croquettes 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.

Sweet Potato & Chorizo Croquettes

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