Potato Croquettes

These croquettes make great use of leftover mashed potatoes. Great for dinner with a garden salad.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 660 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheese, eggs, parsley, bacon bits, onion flakes, salt, and pepper. Form mixture into patties, then dredge patties in bread crumbs.

Step 2

Pour oil 1/2-inch deep in a large, heavy skillet. Heat oil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Fry patties in hot oil, flipping to fry them on both sides until they are golden brown. Serve hot.