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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

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min.

Makes

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

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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

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.
Combine butter and paprika; drizzle over croquettes. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 18-20 minutes. Serve with dipping sauce of your choice.
Freeze option: Prepare croquettes as directed, omitting chilling step. Transfer to waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Prepare butter mixture; drizzle over croquettes. Cover and freeze until firm. Transfer to freezer containers; return to freezer. To use, bake croquettes as directed, increasing time to 20-25 minutes. Serve with dipping sauce.

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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