Baked Potato Croquettes

Yield: 12 to 14 servings

Ingredients

• 3  large baking potatoes
• 2  cups  (8 ounces) shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/4  cup  butter or margarine
• 1/2  cup  chopped green onions
• 1/4  cup  chopped fresh parsley
• 1  large egg
• 1  teaspoon  salt
• 1/2  teaspoon  ground black pepper
• 1/4  teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 2  cups  crushed round buttery crackers (1 tube)

Preparation

Bake potatoes at 350° for 1 hour or until tender; cool. Peel potatoes, and mash.

Combine mashed potatoes, cheese, and next 7 ingredients, stirring well. Shape 1/2 cup mixture into a ball; roll in crushed crackers, and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat procedure with remaining potato mixture.

Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.