Ingredients
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 red or orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 1/2 c. prepared mashed potatoes (cold)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cooked sausage patties, chopped
- 1/2 c. Dorothy Lynch Dressing & Condiment
- 1/3 c. mayonnaise
- 1 T. habanero hot sauce (optional)
- 3/4 c. flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 1/2 c. panko bread crumbs
- salt, pepper, and garlic powder, to taste
- vegetable oil, for frying
- Prep time: 45 Minutes
- Cook time: 15 Minutes
- Serves: 4
The Method
- In a frying pan, sauté onion and peppers over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until they begin to soften. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Mix mashed potatoes and all other croquette ingredients, including the onions and peppers. The mixture should be slightly sticky and easily formable.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Take about 2 T. of the mashed potato mixture and form into ovals.
- Lay on the parchment-lined pan, and when complete, place in the refrigerator to cool for 30 minutes.
- Prepare to fry: Lay out three bowls.
- In the first bowl, place the flour.
- In the second bowl, place the beaten egg.
- In the third bowl, place the panko bread crumbs.
- Season each bowl with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Fry: Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan until it reaches 350°F. This will take several minutes.
- Remove croquettes from the fridge.
- To prepare for frying, dip croquette in flour mixture, egg, and then the panko breadcrumbs.
- Using a slotted metal spoon, carefully release croquette into the hot oil.
- Fry each croquette for about a minute, until the outside is golden brown and inside is hot.
- Set fried croquettes on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Serve warm with dipping sauce.
- To make sauce: Combine dressing, mayonnaise, and hot sauce (if using). Mix well and chill until serving.
Notes:
Original recipe posted on www.cheaprecipeblog.com
Recipe and photo by Haley with Cheap Recipe Blog
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