Small breaded and fried cylinders or balls of food, usually made from mashed potatoes, meat, or other ingredients.
From French 'croquette,' derived from 'croquer' (to crunch or crack), referring to the crispy outer coating when fried. The dish became popular in French cuisine in the 18th century.
Croquettes were invented as a way to use up leftover mashed potatoes and meat scraps in French kitchens, but they became so delicious that they're now made intentionally and served at fancy restaurants worldwide!
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