
A historical side dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Take two cups of cold mashed potatoes, season with a pinch of salt, pepper and a tablespoonful of butter
Beat up the whites of two eggs
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Egg whites act as a powerful binding agent, with their proteins coagulating when heated to create structural integrity that holds the croquettes together during cooking. Using cold mashed potatoes is crucial—they contain less moisture than fresh, preventing soggy interiors while allowing the starches to have already set into a firm, moldable texture. The butter adds fat for richness and helps create a golden, crispy exterior when fried or baked.
The croquette mixture can be prepared and shaped up to 24 hours in advance. Place uncooked, breaded croquettes on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Fry directly from the refrigerator, adding 1-2 minutes to cooking time. Alternatively, freeze shaped croquettes for up to 1 month and fry from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to cooking time.
Store cooked croquettes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 375°F oven for 10-12 minutes until crispy and heated through—avoid microwaving, which makes them soggy. Cooked croquettes can also be frozen for up to 2 months; reheat from frozen in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes.
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The croquette mixture can be prepared and shaped up to 24 hours in advance. Place uncooked, breaded croquettes on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Fry directly from the refrigerator, adding 1-2 minutes to cooking time. Alternatively, freeze shaped croquettes for up to 1 month and fry from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to cooking time.
Store cooked croquettes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 375°F oven for 10-12 minutes until crispy and heated through—avoid microwaving, which makes them soggy. Cooked croquettes can also be frozen for up to 2 months; reheat from frozen in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes.