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Plate of pumpkin croquettes with a melting heart, garnished and ready to serve.

Pumpkin Croquettes with Melting Heart

Delicious pumpkin croquettes filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Stampa ricetta Pin Recipe
Preparazione 15 minuti
Cottura 10 minuti
Tempo totale 25 minuti
Porzioni: 4 croquettes
Portata: Appetizer, Snack
Cucina: American, Vegetarian
Calorie: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredienti
  

Main ingredients
  • 500 g pumpkin, cooked and mashed
  • 100 g flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 100 g mozzarella, diced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • enough for coating Breadcrumbs
  • enough for frying Oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix the mashed pumpkin, flour, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into small patties and place a cube of mozzarella in the center of each.
  3. Coat each croquette in breadcrumbs.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Fry the croquettes until golden brown on both sides.
  3. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Note

Serve hot with dipping sauces like ketchup, garlic mayo, or spicy salsa. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze uncoooked croquettes for up to three months.