Potato Croquettes

Name: Potato Croquettes
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 large onions, coarsely chopped; 4 pounds large russet potatoes; 3/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 2 large eggs, beaten to blend; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; All purpose flour; Additional vegetable oil

9 ingredients

19 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large onions, coarsely chopped
4 pounds large russet potatoes
3/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2 large eggs, beaten to blend
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
All purpose flour
Additional vegetable oil

Directions

1

Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
2

Add onions; saute until golden, about 15 minutes.
3

Meanwhile, cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 45 minutes.
4

Drain.
5

Peel hot potatoes; place in bowl.
6

Mash potatoes well.
7

Cool to lukewarm.
8

Mix in parsley, eggs, salt, pepper and onions.
9

Cool completely.
10

Place flour in dish.
11

Using 1/4 cup potato mixture for each croquette, shape into 1/2-inch-thick patties.
12

Lightly coat each with flour.
13

Place on baking sheet.
14

(Can be made 8 hours ahead.
15

Cover; chill.)
16

Preheat oven to 300F.
17

Pour additional oil into large skillet to depth of 1/4 inch; heat over medium-high heat.
18

Fry croquettes in batches until golden, about 4 minutes per side.
19

Keep warm in oven.