Asiago & Basil Red Bliss Baked Potato Croquettes

It never fails. I ALWAYS make too many mashed potatoes! So, instead of letting them sit in my refrigerator until I throw them away (I don't like leftovers), I recycle them into another side dish like these potato croquettes. It's best to use day old mashed potatoes as they are usually too soft when prepared the first day. This time around I had made red bliss mashed potatoes and thought some fresh basil and Asiago cheese would give these a nice flavor. By baking instead of deep frying, these potatoes made an excellent, quick side dish that was light and tasty. 

Did you know?

The red potato was first cultivated in Peru. Of the more than 5000 varieties of potatoes in the world, one of the most common varieties in the United States is the red potato. Because of red potatoes’ flavor and texture, it’s best to boil or roast them. They absorb accompanying flavors well and offer a textural element in a variety of dishes both cold and hot. 

How to Select Red Potatoes

Look for firm, well-shaped and fairly smooth potatoes. Avoid potatoes that have wrinkles.

How to Store Red Potatoes

Store potatoes in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place for use within 3-5 weeks.

Nutrition Benefits of Red Potatoes

Fat free, saturated fat free, cholesterol free, sodium free, and an excellent source of vitamin C

Asiago & Basil Red Bliss Baked Potato Croquettes
3 c. Mashed Red Bliss Potatoes
1/2 c. Asiago Cheese, shredded
1/4 c. Fresh Basil, chopped
1/2 c. All-Purpose Flour
3 Eggs
1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp. Kosher Salt
1/4 tsp. Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1 c. Italian Bread Crumbs
Cooking Spray


Prepare your mashed potatoes, place in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours. Add the cheese, basil, flour, 1 egg, garlic powder, salt and pepper to the potatoes and mix well; then separate into nine portions. In a separate bowl, whisk the remaining 2 eggs. In another bowl, add the bread crumbs. Shape a portion of potatoes into a flattened log. Then dip the potato mixture into the egg, and then into the breadcrumbs. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet, spray tops with cooking spray and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 20 minutes until lightly browned. Makes 9 croquettes. 


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Enjoy!