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    Potato cheese balls

    Publié le : Dec 18, 2022 · Modifié le : Nov 13, 2023 par Marie · Leave a Comment

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    Have you ever heard of French Cromesquis, those delicious potato cheese balls that are a holiday staple and super easy to make? Served as appetizers or starters, they're delicious, with a crispy exterior and an ultra-melting, runny and cheesy interior. Believe me, you're in for a treat, and they will impress your guests for sure!

    Cromesquis in a bowl with cut Cromesquis and dripping cheese.

    If you like balls, you'll love these with quinoa, feta and fresh herbs or these with spinach, goat cheese and béchamel sauce.

    Table des matières
    • 💙 Why you'll love them
    • 🧀 Ingredients
    • ✨ Customize your Cromesquis
    • ✅ Vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free version
    • 🥰 The chef's advice
    • 💡 Frequently Asked Questions
    • ❄️Storage
    • 🥔 Other potato recipes
    • 📖 Recette

    💙 Why you'll love them

    • They're super easy to make.
    • They can be perfect for using up your leftover raclette.
    • They are vegetarian and easy to make vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free.
    • They require very few ingredients and are easy to customize.

    🧀 Ingredients

    These are the main ingredients, and the quantities can be found in the recipe card below.

    • Potatoes: I recommend baby potatoes for this recipe.
    • Reblochon cheese, but I'm not sure it's available here in the US. You can replace it with Vacherin Mont d'Or, Beaufort cheese, goat cheese, Brie cheese, Epoisses cheese, Camembert cheese, Gorgonzola, etc.
    • All-purpose flour
    • Eggs - ideally pasture-raised organic. You can refer to the Eco Tips I've written on eggs to help you choose the right ones.
    • Fine breadcrumbs: while I love Panko breadcrumbs and use them most of the time, fine breadcrumbs are more suitable for this recipe.
    Cromesquis in a bowl with a glass of wine and pieces of cheese.

    ✨ Customize your Cromesquis

    I've used cheese in these, but you can also use charcuterie, meat (beef, for example), foie gras, etc... Be as creative as you like!

    ✅ Vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free version

    • To make this recipe vegan, replace the eggs and flour with a mixture of water and cornstarch (as much water as cornstarch). You'll use this sticky dough as a base before dipping the Cromesquis in breadcrumbs. Replace the cheese with the vegan cheese of your choice.
    • To make this recipe gluten-free, replace the flour with cornflour and buy gluten-free breadcrumbs. Also check your salt and pepper.
    • To make this recipe dairy-free, replace the cheese with the vegan cheese of your choice.

    🥰 The chef's advice

    To make sure your potato cheese balls don't explode while cooking, I recommend dipping them in flour, then in beaten eggs, then in flour and eggs again. This will create a sort of protective shell around the Cromesquis.

    Cromesquis in a bowl with a glass of wine and pieces of cheese.

    💡 Frequently Asked Questions

    What is a Cromesqui?

    It's a small potato-based croquette, filled and then fried. It first appeared in Polish cuisine in the 18th century, and has since been adopted by Westerners.

    What to eat with Cromesquis?

    Salad or soup will go deliciously with these little croquettes.

    What does Cromesquis mean?

    According to Wikipedia, it means"small cubes of meat, coated".

    ❄️Storage

    Once cooked, these Cromesquis can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 4 days, in airtight tupperware. To reheat, simply pop them in the oven and you're done! Don't put them in the microwave, as they'll get very soft...

    🥔 Other potato recipes

    • Hasselback potatoes (Swedish style)
    • Homemade French pommes noisettes
    • Oven-baked patatas bravas

    If you make these potato cheese balls, it would be so nice to leave me a comment and rate the recipe ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. You can also tag me on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook or Tik Tok, or even send me a photo, I love seeing my little dishes in your homes!

    📖 Recette

    Cromesquis dans un bol avec un Cromesquis coupé et du fromage qui coule.
    5 d'1 vote

    Potato cheese balls

    Have you ever heard of French Cromesquis, those delicious potato cheese balls that are a holiday staple and super easy to make? Served as appetizers or starters, they're delicious, with a crispy exterior and an ultra-melting, runny and cheesy interior. Believe me, you're in for a treat, and they will impress your guests for sure!
    Servings 10 potato cheese balls
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins

    Ingredients

    • 2 ⅔ cups baby new potatoes
    • 1 ¾ cups Reblochon cheese or Vacherin Mont d'Or, Beaufort cheese, Brie cheese, Epoisses cheese, Camembert cheese, goat cheese, Gorgonzola, etc...
    • Salt to taste
    • Black pepper to taste

    For the breading:

    • All-purpose flour
    • 2 large eggs
    • Fine breadcrumbs
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Cook the potatoes in a pan of boiling water for 20-25 minutes.
    • Leave to cool, then remove the skins: they'll fall off on their own! Mashed potato well to form a smooth purée, season with salt and pepper and mix well.
    • Form balls with your hands and fill with a piece of Reblochon cheese. Repeat until you've used up all the ingredients.
    • Heat some frying oil in a pan. Dredge the balls in flour, beaten eggs, flour again, then beaten eggs, and finally breadcrumbs.
    • Place 2 cromesquis in the pan and fry until golden brown. Repeat the operation until all the ingredients have been used up, and serve piping hot.
    Author: Marie Compain
    Course: Appetizers, Starters
    Cuisine: French
    Keyword: cheesy, crispy, delicious, melt-in-mouth

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    About Marie

    Marie Compain est la fondatrice, créatrice de recettes et photographe culinaire de Marie Food Tips. Depuis 2021, Marie partage ses recettes faciles et familiales, toujours gourmandes et bourrées de saveurs, pour la vie quotidienne ou les occasions plus spéciales.

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