Easter Bunny Potato Croquettes (Printable)

Adorable golden potato treats shaped like bunnies with crispy coating and fluffy center.

# What You'll Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 1.75 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and diced

→ Dairy & Binding

02 - 1.75 oz unsalted butter
03 - 2 egg yolks
04 - 2.8 oz grated Parmesan cheese

→ Seasoning

05 - Salt and pepper to taste
06 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)

→ Breading

07 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 2 large eggs, beaten
09 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

→ Decoration

10 - 24 sliced almonds for ears
11 - 12 whole black peppercorns or small black olives for eyes
12 - 12 small pieces of carrot for noses

→ Oil

13 - Vegetable oil for frying

# Directions:

01 - Place diced potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
02 - Drain and let sit briefly to steam off excess moisture. Mash until smooth.
03 - Mix in butter, egg yolks, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well-combined. Allow to cool enough to handle.
04 - Divide mixture into 12 portions. With clean hands, roll each into an oval shape for the head. Form two small ear shapes and attach carefully to each head.
05 - Press in two slices of almond for ears, two peppercorns or pieces of olive for eyes, and one carrot piece for the nose.
06 - Place flour, beaten eggs, and panko in separate shallow bowls.
07 - Carefully dredge each bunny croquette in flour, dip in egg, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
08 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to 340°F. Fry croquettes in batches, 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
09 - Let cool slightly before serving so decorations stay in place.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The golden crunch gives way to impossibly fluffy potato inside
  • Theyre almost too cute to eat but impossible to resist
  • Kids and adults both fall for the whimsical presentation
02 -
  • Cold potato mixture shapes much better than warm, so patience pays off
  • Attach decorations before breading or they will not stay in place during frying
  • Oil that is too hot makes the outside burn before the inside reheats
03 -
  • Double the recipe because these disappear faster than you expect
  • Set up a decorating station and let guests help with the faces

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