recipe by Lori Ross

2 lb. mashed potatoes

1 medium onion, chopped

8 tbsps butter

2 large eggs

2 cups fresh breadcrumbs (6 slices without crusts)

½ cup flour

Sauté chopped onion in 2 tbsps of butter for 5 minutes or until tender and add to mashed potatoes

Add 1 egg and 1 cup breadcrumbs to potatoes

Form croquettes into 4 equal patties (like hamburgers) about ¾ “ thick

Place flour, remaining breadcrumbs and remaining egg (beaten) into separate shallow bowls

Dip each croquette to coat in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere

In a large fry pan, melt 6 Tbsps butter over medium heat and sauté croquettes for 3 minutes on one side and 3 minutes on the other until crisp, brown and heated through. 

Variation: 

Add 6 oz. diced ham, cooked sausage or smoked fish to croquette mixture to make a full meal or first course.  Serve with aioli or tartar sauce if you wish.