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Easter Bunny Potato Croquettes

Delicious Easter Bunny Potato Croquettes Your Family Will Love

Enjoy these playful Easter Bunny Potato Croquettes, a magical blend of creamy mashed potatoes and cheeses that both kids and adults will love.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6 croquettes
Course: Food FAQs
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Croquettes
  • 2 cups Leftover Mashed Potatoes Use freshly mashed if you don't have leftovers.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Neufchâtel cheese can lighten the dish.
  • 2 large Eggs Acts as a binder for the croquettes.
  • 3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese Provides a savory depth of flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Onion Powder Enhances overall flavor profile.
  • 0.5 cup Finely Shredded Cheddar Cheese Replace with Monterey Jack if desired.
  • 1.67 cups Italian Bread Crumbs Gluten-free bread crumbs are a great substitution.
  • as needed tablespoons Oil Canola or vegetable oil works well.
Optional Dipping Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream Mix with chives for added flavor.

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • bunny-shaped silicone molds
  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easter Bunny Potato Croquettes
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the leftover mashed potatoes and cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add the beaten eggs, Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, and onion powder, mixing thoroughly for about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Stir in ⅔ cup of Italian bread crumbs, folding them into the potato mixture gently.
  4. Mist bunny-shaped silicone molds with oil and sprinkle about ½ teaspoon of breadcrumbs into each mold.
  5. Spoon the potato mixture into each bunny mold, pressing down to fill all corners and smooth the tops.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining breadcrumbs over the tops of the filled molds and pat them down.
  7. Mist the tops of the filled molds with oil and place in the freezer for at least 1 hour.
  8. To pan-fry, heat about ¼ inch of oil in a skillet and fry the frozen croquettes for approximately 2 minutes on each side.
  9. For baking, preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and bake the frozen croquettes for 11-12 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1croquetteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Freeze any uncooked croquettes you won’t be using right away to cook from frozen later.

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