These cottage cheese croquettes are a perfect appetizer or snack option for cheese lovers. Made with a creamy and tangy filling of cottage cheese, these croquettes are encased in a crispy golden breadcrumb coating. They are easy to make, packed with flavor, and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve them with a dipping sauce of your choice for a delightful bite-sized treat that will leave everyone wanting more. Try this recipe today and enjoy the crunchy exterior and creamy interior of these cottage cheese croquettes.
Ingredients
- Cottage cheese - 1 cup
- Bread crumbs - 1/2 cup
- All-purpose flour - 1/4 cup
- Egg - 1
- Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
- Garlic cloves - 2, minced
- Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil - for frying
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, bread crumbs, all-purpose flour, egg, finely chopped onion, minced garlic cloves, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Shape the mixture into small croquettes, about 2 inches long and 1 inch thick.
- In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Gently place the croquettes in the hot oil and fry them until they turn golden brown and crispy on all sides. This should take about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Once done, remove the croquettes from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve the cottage cheese croquettes hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Enjoy the crispy and creamy goodness of these delectable cottage cheese croquettes!
Interesting Facts
Croquettes are a popular dish in many cuisines around the world and are made by shaping various ingredients into a cylindrical or oval shape and coating them in breadcrumbs before frying or baking.
Cottage cheese is a versatile cheese that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes, making it a great addition to these croquettes.
Adding finely chopped onions and minced garlic cloves enhances the flavor of the cottage cheese filling.
Frying the croquettes in vegetable oil gives them a crispy texture on the outside, while the interior remains creamy and indulgent.
These croquettes can be served as an appetizer at parties or as a tasty snack for movie nights.
The combination of the crunchy breadcrumb coating and the creamy cottage cheese filling creates a delightful contrast of textures in each bite.