croquette mozzarella sticks

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beulah, MI
Updated on Jul 31, 2025

This is a great appetizer or tapas.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 5 Min
method Deep Fry
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 large eggs beaten
  • salt and pepper
  • 12 sticks string cheese, cut in half crosswise
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • oil, for deep frying
  • marinara sauce, for serving

How To Make croquette mozzarella sticks

  • Step 1
    Add the potatoes to cold water in a pan and cover them, and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes. Drain the potatoes and mash them so there are no lumps.
  • Step 2
    Add the garlic, Parmesan cheese, 1 beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Take a spoonful of potatoes and make a patty and place a string cheese stick in the middle and wrap the potato around the cheese, and place on a sheet pan. Once all have been made, place them in the freezer for 30 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Place the flour, 3 beaten eggs, and Panko in 3 different shallow dishes. Heat oil to 350 degrees. Dredge the croquettes in the flour, then in the eggs, then roll in the panko. Deep fry in batches for about 3 to 5 minutes
  • Step 4
    Place on a paper plate lined with paper towels to drain. Serve with marinara.

Discover More

Culture: Italian
Method: Deep Fry
Ingredient: Potatoes

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