Meat-filled potato croquettes Sephardic-style

Rollos de patata i karne

Our family’s go-to comfort food over Passover, besides the traditional matza bake, quajado and matza fritters,bimuelos de matza, are scrumptious meat-filled potato croquettes.

Rollos de patata i karne, is my mother’s recipe inspired by her Turkish roots she made at Pesah. These golden deep-fried crispy potato croquettes encase a flavor-packed meat, herb and pine nut filling. I like to make these tasty croquettes all year round substituting matza meal for breadcrumbs. Rollos are fabulous as a standby treat especially when my grandchildren are around. I simply fry the uncooked frozen croquettes in hot oil and serve with a tangy green salad and a fresh tomato sauce.

I hope you enjoy these at your Seder!

I wish you all a Happy Passover. Pesah alegre!