Want to really impress guests? Set some of these chorizo and potato croquettes out as an appetizer, and you’ll have everyone asking for the recipe — and for seconds.
Chorizo and your classic pork sausage aren’t identical – chorizo has a smokier flavor, often made with paprika and other spices so its taste is definitively different. If you can’t find chorizo, then spicy Italian sausage is a good substitute – but the real deal is ideal.
If you’d prefer to bake them instead of frying them, no problem – just lightly grease a baking sheet and bake them at 450 degrees for about 15 minutes (or until golden-brown).
Ingredients
For the croquettes:
4 chorizos, diced (or substitute spicy Italian sausage)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
3 eggs, beaten and divided
2 tablespoons of milk
2 cups panko bread crumbs, divided
1 cup of grated Monterey Jack or Gouda cheese
2 cups cold mashed potatoes
Salt and ground pepper, to taste
Canola or vegetable oil for frying
For the avocado aioli
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 avocado, peeled and pitted
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Salt to taste
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