These Brazilian inspired manchego, parmesan and Pink Lady® croqueta are the perfect addition to any family feast! Spice them up with a generous dollop of smoked paprika dip.

Manchego, Parmesan and Pink Lady® Apple Croqueta with Smoked Paprika Dip

Manchego, Parmesan and Pink Lady® Apple Croqueta with Smoked Paprika Dip

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Makes: 16

Ingredients:

  • 2 Large - Baking Potatoes
  • 60g - Manchego Cheese, grated
  • 30g - Parmesan grated
  • 3 - Pink Lady® apples (grated and drained)
  • 2 pinches - Sea Salt
  • 10 tbsp - Plain flour
  • 2 - Whisked eggs
  • 100g - Panko Breadcrumbs

For the dip:

  • 10 tbsp - Plain Yogurt
  • 2 tbsp - Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp - Sea Salt
  • 1 - Juice of lemon

Method:

  1. Cook the potatoes in a microwave or oven until cooked through. Scrape out the potatoes and mash.
  2. Combine the manchego cheese, parmesan, Pink Lady® apples and salt to the potatoes.
  3. Make 16 balls out of the mixture.
  4. Roll the balls in the plain flour then dip balls in the whisked eggs and then finish them by rolling them in the breadcrumbs.
  5. Heat a deep pan with enough oil to cover the croquetas. Add the croquetas to the hot oil and fry on a medium heat until golden brown and warmed on the inside.
  6. Drain on kitchen roll and serve immediately with the smoke paprika dip.
  7. Combine all the ingredients for the dip and enjoy with your croqueta.

Recipe courtesy of Pink Lady® apples.

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