Tuna Croquettes

Name: Tuna Croquettes
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: ½ cup onions; ¼ cup bell peppers; ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper; 2 cups mashed potatoes; 2 cans tuna, drained, flaked; ½ cup shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses; 1 egg, beaten; 25 RITZ Crackers, crushed (about 1 cup); 2 cups oil

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Makes 12 servings.

Ingredient list

½ cup chopped onions
¼ cup chopped red bell peppers
¼ tsp. crushed red pepper
2 cups mashed potatoes
2 cans (5 oz. each) tuna, drained, flaked
½ cup shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses
1 egg, beaten
25 RITZ Crackers, crushed (about 1 cup)
2 cups oil

Directions

Cook onions, bell peppers and crushed red pepper in skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 10 min. or until onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Mix with potatoes, tuna and cheese; cool completely.

Shape tuna mixture into 12 (3-inch-long) logs. Dip in egg, then roll in cracker crumbs to evenly coat all sides of each.

Heat oil in large saucepan to 375°F. Add tuna logs, in batches; cook 6 min. or until evenly browned, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Recipe Tips

Cooking Know-HowFor best results, use chilled leftover mashed potatoes.
Serving SuggestionThis recipe also makes a great main dish. Each serving is about 3 croquettes.
Special ExtraServe with aioli, a garlic-flavored mayonnaise.