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Potato Croquettes from 1923

This vintage recipe delivers a crispy, golden appetizer perfect for any celebration.

This recipe for Potato Croquettes is from Aunt Josephine’s Book of Recipes (1923). The croquettes feature creamy mashed potatoes, lightly seasoned with onion juice, cream, and paprika, formed into delicate balls, and fried to crispy perfection. Serve these with a favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or side dish.

Potato Croquettes

Traditional Potato Croquettes

Serves: 4-6 Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Pepper and paprika
  • A few drops of onion juice
  • 1 egg yolk
  • Bread crumbs
  • Beaten egg for coating
  • Fat for frying

Instructions

  1. Wash and pare four large potatoes.
  2. Drop in cold water; soak one hour;
  3. Drain, cook in boiling water with salt until soft;
  4. Drain, then force through a potato ricer.
  5. Add three tablespoons of cream, one teaspoon of salt, pepper and paprika to taste, a few drops of onion juice, yolk of one egg.
  6. Beat all together thoroughly.
  7. Form into balls, roll in crumbs, dip in beaten egg, roll again in crumbs, and fry in deep fat one minute.
  8. Drain on brown paper. Most delicious.
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