Making your own potato croquettes is easier than you might think. Delicious mashed potatoes in a crispy coating; the perfect side dish.
In the world of potatoes, you'd think there are only a set amount of recipes. Guess again! You can now indulge in the world of delectable delights with a classic favourite – Potato Croquettes!
These golden-brown wonders are a symphony of mashed potatoes, seasoned to perfection and coated in a tantalizing crunch.
Whether you're a food enthusiast seeking comfort in every bite or a novice cook looking to impress, these irresistible croquettes are the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
Embark on a journey of flavours and textures that will leave you craving more. Experience the timeless treat that never fails to bring smiles to the table!
The best part? They are super easy to make, kid-friendly and loved by many. Let's get cooking!
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Made by Véronique
Published at 2023-07-22, this recipe is for 6 persons and takes 1 hours 10 minutes.
Founder of Ohmydish (since 2014), she prefers to spend all day in the kitchen. Once working in the hospitality industry as an independent chef, she loves helping you gain confidence in the kitchen. With her easy-to-follow recipes, handy tips, and cooking knowledge, you'll make the most delicious dishes yourself! The recipes are accessible to everyone, from beginners to advanced home cooks.
Updated at: 2025-09-22
Peel the potatoes and cut them into pieces. Cook the potatoes in plenty of salted, boiling water.
Drain the potatoes, then briefly boil them dry. This is not absolutely necessary, but it does ensure that the mashed potatoes will be as dry as possible.
Make a smooth purée, which is best done by rubbing the potatoes through a fine sieve. Add the butter and stir immediately so that it can melt through the warm mashed potatoes.
Season the potato purée with pepper, salt and a generous pinch of nutmeg. Leave to cool a little and then stir in 2 egg yolks.
Put the potato purée in a piping bag - without the nozzle - and pipe thick logs on a large plate or dish. To prevent sticking, it is best to dust these with a little flour first.
Cover the logs of mashed potato with cling film and leave them to cool completely in the fridge.
Prepare 3 plates, one with a layer of flour, the second with beaten egg whites and the third with a generous layer of breadcrumbs.
Cut the logs of mashed potato into chunks of about 4 - 5 cm.
Roll a chunk through the flour, then through the egg white and finally through the breadcrumbs. Make sure that it is completely covered with each coating.
Repeat for the remaining mashed potato chunks and, in the meantime, heat the oil for deep-frying. Deep-fry the potato croquettes for a few minutes until golden brown.
Do not deep-fry too many croquettes at once, and do not cook them for too long. Drain them on kitchen paper and serve immediately. Enjoy!
What do potato croquettes go well with?
In principle, potato croquettes can be eaten with anything. In the Netherlands, they are traditionally served with casseroles, sweet and sour rabbit and beef stew.
How many croquettes should I allow per person?
Usually, 5 or 6 potato croquettes are served per person. You can always keep a few in reserve, for those with larger appetites.
Per 1 serving / piece:
| Amount | Ingredient | Allergens | Kcal | Carbs | Carbs of which sugars | Fat | Fat of which saturated | Protein | Fibers | Sodium | Iron | Calcium | Magnesium | Potassium | Phosphorus | Copper | Zinc | Iodine | Selenium | Vitamin C | Vitamin D | Vitamin A | Vitamin B1 | Vitamin B2 | Vitamin B6 | Vitamin B12 | Vitamin B11 | Vitamin E | Vitamin K | Vitamin K1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.17 | kg | floury potatoes | 136.67 | 28.33 g | - | 0.17 g | - | 3.33 g | 4.17 g | 5.00 mg | 0.83 mg | 15.00 mg | 33.33 mg | 733.33 mg | 83.33 mg | 0.17 mg | 0.50 mg | - | - | 13.33 mg | - | - | 0.13 mg | 0.08 mg | 0.42 mg | - | 15.00 µg | - | - | - | |
| 6.67 | gram | butter | milk | 49.00 | 0.05 g | 0.05 g | 5.50 g | 3.60 g | 0.05 g | - | 0.33 mg | 0.01 mg | 0.87 mg | 0.13 mg | 1.00 mg | 1.33 mg | - | - | - | - | - | 0.08 mg | 0.07 mg | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 0.33 | egg yolks | egg | 23.20 | - | - | 2.13 g | 0.53 g | 1.08 g | - | 3.33 mg | 0.48 mg | 9.33 mg | 0.67 mg | 9.33 mg | 39.33 mg | 0.02 mg | 0.25 mg | - | 3.67 µg | - | 0.33 mg | 0.04 mg | 0.02 mg | 0.03 mg | 0.20 mg | 0.13 µg | 10.67 µg | 0.17 mg | 0.05 µg | - | |
| 0.17 | a generous pinch of | nutmeg | 1.82 | 0.15 g | - | 0.13 g | 0.10 g | 0.02 g | 0.02 g | 0.07 mg | 0.01 mg | 0.57 mg | - | 1.17 mg | 0.70 mg | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| salt and pepper | 2.93 | 0.76 g | 0.01 g | 0.04 g | 0.02 g | 0.12 g | 0.30 g | 226.09 mg | 0.06 mg | 2.67 mg | 0.89 mg | 7.39 mg | 1.01 mg | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg | 0.34 µg | 0.01 µg | 0.89 mg | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.12 µg | 0.05 mg | 1.91 µg | - | |||
| flour | gluten | 78.87 | 15.12 g | 0.33 g | 0.33 g | 0.04 g | 2.47 g | 0.61 g | 0.43 mg | 0.22 mg | 4.33 mg | 4.33 mg | 39.00 mg | 21.67 mg | 0.07 mg | 0.24 mg | - | - | - | - | - | 0.03 mg | 0.02 mg | 0.06 mg | - | 7.58 µg | - | - | - | ||
| 0.67 | egg whites | egg | 13.07 | 0.19 g | - | 0.05 g | - | 2.96 g | - | 45.33 mg | 0.05 mg | 2.93 mg | 2.67 mg | 41.33 mg | 5.60 mg | 0.03 mg | 0.01 mg | - | 5.33 µg | 0.08 mg | - | - | 0.01 mg | 0.09 mg | - | 0.03 µg | 1.33 µg | - | - | - | |
| breadcrumbs | egg, gluten, soy | 12.77 | 2.43 g | 0.20 g | 0.10 g | 0.05 g | 0.43 g | 0.13 g | 28.33 mg | 0.04 mg | 0.67 mg | 0.33 mg | 10.00 mg | 3.33 mg | 0.01 mg | 0.03 mg | - | - | 0.20 mg | - | - | 0.02 mg | 0.01 mg | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 318.31 | 47.03 g | 0.58 g | 8.44 g | 4.34 g | 10.46 g | 5.22 g | 308.92 mg | 1.70 mg | 36.37 mg | 42.35 mg | 842.56 mg | 156.31 mg | 0.31 mg | 1.04 mg | 0.34 µg | 9.01 µg | 14.50 mg | 0.41 mg | 0.10 mg | 0.20 mg | 0.23 mg | 0.69 mg | 0.16 µg | 34.70 µg | 0.23 mg | 1.96 µg | - | ||||
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