Description
Crispy potato croquettes with spicy chorizo and cheddar, served with a tangy red wine sauce. Perfect appetizer for a Spanish-inspired feast!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (473 ml) mashed potatoes
- 5 oz (142 g) Spanish chorizo, finely chopped
- 8 oz (227 g) freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cups (237 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) plain breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cups (237 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 1 cups (237 ml) red wine
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) brown sugar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 tsp smoked paprika and 1 tsp salt. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar, red wine, and brown sugar. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer, cooking until the sauce has thickened, approximately 5 to 8 minutes.
- In a large bowl, stir together potatoes, 1/4 tsp salt, pepper, chorizo, and cheddar. Set aside.
- Add flour to one bowl, beat egg and water together in another bowl, and place breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Heat 3 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat (approximately 350°F/177°C).
- Form 2-inch logs out of the potato and chorizo mixture. Dredge the logs first in flour, then in the egg wash, and finally in breadcrumbs.
- Working in batches, fry the logs until golden on all sides, approximately 2 minutes per batch. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Season with paprika salt.
- Serve with the red wine dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispy croquettes, ensure the oil temperature remains consistent throughout frying; use a thermometer to maintain 350°F.
- To make ahead, prepare the croquette mixture and refrigerate until ready to fry. This will help them hold their shape.
- Substitute Manchego or Monterey Jack cheese for the cheddar for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 croquettes
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 80