Potato Croquettes

Potato Croquettes

"A great use for leftover mashed potato. Great for dinner with a garden salad." Original recipe yield: 4 servings.



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

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DIRECTIONS:
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.
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.