Potato and Broccoli Croquettes
- 2 cups small broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 pounds medium Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled
- 3 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Cook broccoli in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to bowl.
- Return water to boil.
- Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 35 minutes.
- Drain.
- Let potatoes stand until cool enough to handle.
- Peel.
- Place in large bowl and mash.
- Finely chop broccoli.
- Mix broccoli, 1 cup breadcrumbs, egg yolks, Parmesan, salt, and white pepper into potatoes.
- Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in medium bowl until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold whites into potato mixture.
- Form mixture into sixteen 2-inch-diameter, 3/4-inch-thick patties.
- Coat with breadcrumbs; place on baking sheet.
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat.
- Add half of croquettes and cook until golden, about 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer to baking sheet.
- Repeat.
- (Can be made 8 hours ahead.
- Chill until cold, then cover and keep chilled.
- Uncover and reheat in 400F oven 10 minutes.)
broccoli florets, potatoes, fresh breadcrumbs, eggs, parmesan cheese, salt, ground white pepper, vegetable oil
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/potato-and-broccoli-croquettes-108834 (may not work)