Chicken and Sweet Potato Croquettes

Submitted by ltdsaloon16r

"Lovely with a green salad"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 18 croquettes

ingredients

• 2 sweet potatoes, chopped
• 2 potatoes, chopped
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• 3⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 40 g butter, chopped
• 1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
• plain flour
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3⁄4 cup packaged dry breadcrumbs
• vegetable oil, for shallow-frying

directions

1. Boil both potatoes together until tender, drain into large bowl and mash.
2. Stir in onions, seasoning, cheese, butter and chicken; mix well.
3. Shape mixture into 18 croquettes.
4. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes.
5. Toss croquettes in flour, shake away excess.
6. Dip croquettes in eggs, then crumbs.
7. Shallow-fry croquettes in batches, in hot oil until browned; drain on absorbent paper.

Reviews

[canarygirl]

So easy and delicious! Quick and easy! I cut the recipe in half, since it was for my 2 little ones and me, and I still got 18 croquettes...I guess I make them smaller! ;-) I loved the kick of the cajun seasoning--I think next time I'll make them with sharp cheddar. Fabulous recipe Evie*! Thanks for posting it!

 

[SonnyHavens]

I had a very difficult time shaping croquettes so I put the mixture into a 2-crust pie and baked at 425 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Not mashing the potatoes or finely chopping the chicken will improve the texture next time. I don't have patience to shape sticky croquettes. Any helpful suggestions on that would be appreciated because we love the flavor.

 

[AliciaGski]

I also made them much smaller and ended up with a lot more. While you have to handle them VERY gently before and during getting a crisp cook to them, they were well received. Most were surprised at the sweet potato ingredient, but all loved it.