Potato Croquettes

Name: Potato Croquettes recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 cups mashed potatoes; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons dried parsley; ½ cup grated Romano cheese; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons imitation bacon bits; 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes; 1 cup Italian-style dried bread crumbs; 1 quart vegetable oil for deep frying

by Rosalyn Elliott 2 years ago

3.9 (9)

10 minutes

659.6 kcal

58.4 g carbs

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Description

A great use for leftover mashed potato. Great for dinner with a garden salad.

Ingredients

4 cups mashed potatoes
2 eggs
2 tablespoons dried parsley
½ cup grated Romano cheese
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons imitation bacon bits
1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1 cup Italian-style dried bread crumbs
1 quart vegetable oil for deep frying

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, eggs, parsley, cheese, salt and pepper, bacon bits and onion flakes. Form mixture into patties, and dredge patties in the bread crumbs.
2. Pour oil 1/2 inch deep in a large, heavy skillet. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry patties, flipping to fry them on both sides, until they are golden brown. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

serving: 4 servings

calories: 659.6 kcal

carbohydrates: 58.4 g

protein: 17.6 g

saturated fat: 8.7 g

cholesterol: 110.9 mg

sodium: 1505.6 mg

fiber: 5.2 g

sugar: 5.2 g