Potato & Cheese Croquettes

Name: Potato & Cheese Croquettes
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 2½ lb. baking potatoes (about 4 large), peeled, cubed; 1 pkg. shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 2 eggs; 2 Tbsp. butter, softened; ½ cup fresh chives; ¼ cup Italian parsley; ½ tsp. salt; ¼ tsp. pepper; 10 RITZ Crackers, finely crushed (about 1/3 cup); ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Everyone will love these hot appetizer bites made of creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes in a buttery crisp RITZ Cracker and Parmesan coating.

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Makes 10 servings.

Ingredient list

2½ lb. baking potatoes (about 4 large), peeled, cubed
1 pkg. (8 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. butter, softened
½ cup minced fresh chives
¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
10 RITZ Crackers, finely crushed (about 1/3 cup)
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Heat oven to 375ºF.

Cook potatoes in boiling water in large saucepan 20 min. or until tender; drain. Mash potatoes until smooth. Stir in all remaining ingredients except cracker crumbs and Parmesan.

Shape into 30 (2-inch) oval croquettes, using about 1/4 cup potato mixture for each. Roll in combined cracker crumbs and Parmesan, turning to evenly coat each croquette. Place on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray; spray tops and sides with cooking spray.

Bake 30 to 35 min. or until golden brown.