Authentic Potato Panzarotti Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2.5 cups bread crumbs, divided
• 4 eggs eggs
• 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 ounces grated pecorino cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, or more to taste
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup olive oil for frying

Instructions

1. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well and transfer the potatoes to a bowl; mash until completely smooth.
2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, 1 ¼ cups of bread crumbs, eggs, flour, Parmesan cheese, pecorino cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly by hand until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Take 2 to 3 tablespoons of the mixture and shape it into an oval or cylindrical croquette. Repeat this process with the remaining mixture.
3. Pour the remaining 1 ¼ cups of bread crumbs onto a shallow plate. Dredge each croquette thoroughly in the bread crumbs, ensuring they are fully coated.
4. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Fry the croquettes in batches in the hot oil until they achieve a golden brown color, about 2 minutes per side, turning them as needed for even cooking. Drain the fried croquettes on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 614 kcal
• Fat Content: 28 g
• Fiber Content: 6 g
• Sugar Content: 4 g
• Sodium Content: 624 mg
• Protein Content: 20 g
• Cholesterol Content: 122 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 72 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g