Crocche' Recipe

Directions for Crocche'

1. 1

   Prepare the Potatoes

   Peel the potatoes and cut them into quarters. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt.

2. 2

   Boil the Potatoes

   Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook the potatoes for about 20 minutes or until they are fork-tender.

3. 3

   Mash the Potatoes

   Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly. Mash them in a large bowl until smooth and there are no lumps.

4. 4

   Mix Ingredients

   Add the smoked provola cheese (cubed), flour, egg, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to the mashed potatoes. Mix well until combined.

5. 5

   Shape the Croquettes

   With your hands, take a small amount of the mixture and shape it into a small oval or cylindrical croquette. Repeat until all the mixture is used.

6. 6

   Prepare for Frying

   In a shallow dish, place the breadcrumbs. Roll each croquette in the breadcrumbs until fully coated.

7. 7

   Heat the Oil

   In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. You can test if the oil is hot enough by dropping a small piece of bread in; it should sizzle immediately.

8. 8

   Fry the Croquettes

   Carefully place several croquettes in the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

9. 9

   Drain and Serve

   Once golden brown, remove the croquettes from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with tomato sauce on the side.