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potato croquettes
Croche di patate (Classic Italian Potato Croquettes)
Originated from: Casacalenda, Molise, Italy
Occasion: for visitors
Contributed by: Rosina Melfi

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Ingredients

3 boiled potatoes, mashed
1 egg
1 tablespoon of home-made bread crumbs
1 tablespoon of cheese (grated parmesan best)
salt, pepper to one's taste

Flour for coating
Vegetable oil for frying



Directions

Mix ingredients well.

Place portions of the mixture in a tablespoon, and make it take its shape.

Continue to make the portions in this manner.

Flour the portions individually, and then fry them till golden.




Notes

The photo was taken by Mary Melfi who made this recipe and found it to be absolutely delicious.

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