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Crocchè

Crocchè, also known as arancini in some regions, are a popular Italian street food made of breaded and deep-fried balls or patties of mashed potatoes, often mixed with cheese, herbs, and sometimes meat or vegetables. They are crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside. They make a delicious snack or appetizer!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 318
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Boil the diced potatoes in salted water until they are fork-tender. Drain and mash the potatoes in a large bowl.
  2. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  3. Shape the potato mixture into small balls or patties and dip each one into the beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the crocchè in batches until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
  5. Remove the crocchè from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
  6. Serve the crocchè hot with a side of marinara sauce or a dipping sauce of your choice.
  7. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 13gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 373mgPotassium: 1038mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 231IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 177mgIron: 3mg

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