Potato Croquettes

 

Ingredients:

• 4 cups mashed potatoes
• 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup Italian-style dried bread crumbs
• Vegetable oil for deep frying

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheese, eggs, parsley, onion flakes, salt, and pepper.
2. Form the mixture into patties and coat them in bread crumbs.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
4. Fry the patties in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
5. Serve immediately.

Editor's Note:

• The amount of oil needed for frying will depend on the size of your skillet or pot.
• To check if the oil is hot enough, drop a bread crumb into the oil. If it sizzles and floats to the top, the oil is ready.
• Be careful not to overcrowd the pan when frying. This will lower the temperature of the oil and make the patties soggy.
• Drain the patties on paper towels after frying to remove any excess oil.