Crispy Baklouti potato croquette

For this recipe your will need the following:

3 pounds russet potatoes- Peeled and cut in to 2" chunks

2 tablespoons Baklouti Green Chile Pepper Olive Oil

1 tablespoon Garlic Olive Oil

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 pound mozzarella cheese cut in to 1/2" cubes

3 large eggs

1 tablespoon finely minced flat leaf parsley

2 teaspoons sea salt

fresh ground pepper to taste

1 1/2 cups fine bread crumbs.

For frying: Use an extremely fresh, Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil with a very low FFA, and very high phenol content for high heat stability. Try a Hojiblanca or Piqual

Directions:

Place the potatoes in a large pot with enough salted water to cover.  Bring to a boil and cook for approximately 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

 Allow the potatoes to cool completely. Mash the cooled potatoes & season with salt and pepper.

Add the garlic olive oil, Baklouti Chile Pepper olive oil, Parmesan, parsley, and one beaten egg.  

Mix thoroughly and set aside.

Beat the remaining two eggs in a separate bowl.

Add the bread crumbs to another bowl.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Form the potato mixture in to a 2" oblong shape.  

Push a piece of Mozarella in to the center of each oblong, and form the potato around in so that it is completely encased.  

Coat each croquette in egg, then roll in bread crumbs to thoroughly coat.  

Set aside on the baking sheet.

Heat 2" of Ultra-Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oi in a heavy frying pan over medium high heat.  

When a deep fry thermometer reaches 375 degrees, fry the croquettes in batches until deep golden brown on all sides.

Makes approximately 20 croquettes