CHICKEN-CHEESY POTATO CROQUETTES

Chicken-Cheesy Potato Croquettes image

Roll shredded chicken and mashed potatoes into a buttery cracker crust to make these cheesy croquettes.

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 chopped green bell peppers
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cups mashed potatoes
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Monterey Jack 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 vegetables are crisp-tender.
Combine chicken, 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 into 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 400, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 23 g