Sweet Potato Delights

Croquettes


My veg box had depleted and I was left with three sweet potatoes.  I fancied something different from soup or wedges so decided to have a go at croquettes and they worked out surprisingly well.

What I did:

Scrub sweet potatoes well, peel and dice and boil until soft (keep the peelings)
Drain and mash with any seasoning etc.
I used:

  • grated cheddar
  • pepper
  • mixed herbs 
  • crumbled stock cube

Pop in fridge to cool
When cool shape into croquettes
Dip in beaten egg
Coat with bread crumbs* 

Bake - it's a trial and error thing - maybe 20 mins @ 180 / 200

*I made the bread crumbs from two of the Mayo Buns (see previous post)



Crisps

Remember the peelings? I got this idea from John Torode who kept his potato peelings. 
Toss them in some oil and season with salt and pepper and bake until crispy - they were FABULOUS!  


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