These are similar to potato croquettes but without the bread crumbs. Light, fluffy and easy to make
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Ingredients
- 800 g maris piper potatoes scrubbed clean
- 1 tbsp salt
- 150 g butter cubbed
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 3 tbsp parmesan (or vegetarian hard cheese) finely grated
Instructions
- Put the potatoes in a large pan, cover with cold water, add the salt and bring to the boil. Simmer until tender when you prick them. Drain, leave to cool a little then remove the skins.
- Pre heat the oven to 200C fan.
- Mash the potatoes in a bowl. Add two thirds of the butter along with the beaten egg, cheese and a good grind of pepper, mix well, taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Melt the remaining butter. Form the potato into egg size shapes, place on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Using a pastry brush, paint the potatoes all over with the melted butter, place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 8gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 1897mgPotassium: 912mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 155IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 2mg
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