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.

Makes 16 croquetas

What you’ll need:

2 large baking potatoes

60g manchego cheese, grated

30g parmesan’ grated

3 Pink Lady® apples (grated and drained)

2 pinches of 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

Juice of one lemon

What to do:

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.

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