Cocretas

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Null

Cocretas are crispy, savory treats combining seasoned ground pork and mashed potato, perfect as snacks or appetizers for gatherings and family meals.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. ground pork
  • 1 large baking potato
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Boil the potato then mash it, being careful not to overcook.
  2. Saute the ground pork until golden brown.
  3. Drain the excess fat from the cooked meat.
  4. Combine the cooked meat and mashed potato and form into balls or egg shapes.
  5. Coat the formed mixture with beaten egg.
  6. Deep fry until golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

152 kcal 8% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.7g 13% DV
Total Fat 4.8g 6% DV
Carbs 20.7g 8% DV
Fiber 0g
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 82.8mg 4% DV
Potassium 224mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 80.3mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 61.5mg 5% DV
Iron 0.7mg 4% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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