3medium russet potatoes or leftover mashed potatoes
1cupcheddar cheese, shredded
5-6stripsbacon, cooked and chopped
1/4cupflour (Plus 1 cup for coating)cassava or any other gluten free option if gluten free
2green onions, sliced
2tbspmelted butter
Arugula
1/2cupsour cream
1tbsp.chipotle mayBoar's head gourmaise is my favorite
4poached eggs
1/2cupavocado or vegetable oil
salt and pepper
paprika
2tbsp. parsley, minced Garnish, optional
Instructions
Peel and boil the potatoes in water. Drain water and mash.
In a large bowl combine the potatoes, cheese, bacon, butter, and flour. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Stir until combined
In a shallow bowl add the remaining flour. Now roll the potatoe mixture into 4 equal sized balls. It will be tacky but if it is way too sticky add a little more flour and mix. After you roll them into balls flatten into a disc shape and set aside.
Fill a skillet with the oil and heat on medium heat.
Add the potato discs (croquettes) cook unitl golden brown on each side. After cooked, place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain off any excess grease.
In a small bowl add 1/2 cup sour cream and 1 tbsp. chipotle mayo. Mix well.
Poach the eggs and lets assemble.
To plate put a spoonful of cream sauce on each plate.
Now add 1 croquette to each plate. Top with a handful of arugula. Now top with 1 poached egg on the arugula. Season with salt, pepper, paprika and parsley.