Bacon-Cheddar Potato Croquettes

Name: Bacon-Cheddar Potato Croquettes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: about 5 dozen.
Ingredients: 4 cups cold mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter); 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon minced chives; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 40 Ritz crackers, crushed; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 teaspoon paprika; Barbecue sauce, Dijon-mayonnaise blend or ranch salad dressing

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min. YIELD: about 5 dozen.

Instead of throwing out leftover mashed potatoes, use them to make this potato croquette recipe. The little baked balls are yummy with ranch dressing, barbecue sauce or Dijon mayonnaise for dipping. —Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia

Ingredients

4 cups cold mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon minced chives
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
40 Ritz crackers, crushed
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon paprika
Barbecue sauce, Dijon-mayonnaise blend or ranch salad dressing

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Shape mixture by tablespoonfuls into balls. Roll in cracker crumbs. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
2. Combine butter and paprika; drizzle over croquettes. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 18-20 minutes. Serve with dipping sauce of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

1 appetizer: 46 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 112mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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