CHEESY MEAT & POTATO CROQUETTES

Cheesy Meat & Potato Croquettes image

Chuck steak and cheesy potatoes always thrill the home crowd. But when you serve them as golden brown croquettes? A new family favorite is born.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 5 servings, 3 croquettes each

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup drained canned chopped green chiles
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 cups shredded cooked boneless beef chuck steak
2 cups mashed potatoes
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
1 egg, beaten
25 round buttery crackers, crushed
2 cups oil

Steps:

Cook and stir first 3 ingredients in skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 10 min. or until onions are crisp-tender.
Combine meat, potatoes and cheese in large bowl. Add onion mixture; mix well. Cool completely. Shape into 15 (3-inch) sausage-shaped croquettes. Dip, 1 at a time, in egg then in cracker crumbs, turning to evenly coat both sides of each croquette.
Heat oil in large saucepan to 375°F. Add croquettes, in batches; cook 3 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g