3 Ingredient Smashed Potatoes With Marinara Mozzarella Recipes

Steps:

• Boil potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash. Stir in butter, seasonings, and parmesan cheese. Add onion if desired. Stir in 1/2 bag mozzarella cheese. Add milk as needed to keep moist as you beat with a blender until smooth. Pour mixture into greased baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese. (Can make day before needed and refrigerate. If you do, put mozzarella cheese on top after you start to bake it) Bake at 425 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly brown.

Steps:

• Add the potatoes to a large pot with enough cold water to cover them. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until there are no large chunks left.
• Add the garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, 1 beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
• Take a spoonful of potatoes and form into a patty.
• Place a cheese stick in the middle and wrap the potato around the cheese until it is evenly covered.
• Arrange the formed croquettes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
• Place the flour, 3 remaining eggs, and bread crumbs in 3 separate shallow bowls. Dredge the croquettes in the flour, shaking off any excess; then dredge in the egg and the bread crumbs.
• Heat the oil in a large pot until it reaches 350°F (180°C). Fry the croquettes for 3 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Transfer the croquettes to a wire rack set over paper towels to drain the excess oil.
• Let cool for a few minutes as they will be HOT.
• Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and parsley and serve with marinara sauce alongside.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Grease a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs; set aside., In a large skillet, saute the onions, celery and pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; stir in mashed potatoes and cheese cubes. Transfer to prepared baking dish and sprinkle with shredded cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.