POTATO BITES

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Mashed potatoes become an elegant appetizer when coated with bread crumbs, baked and served with tasty chutney or salsa.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 55m

Yield 45

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (20 oz) refrigerated mashed potatoes (about 2 cups)
1 cup frozen sweet peas (from 1-lb bag)
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
Cooking spray
Tomato chutney or Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with foil or cooking parchment paper; spray foil or paper with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix potatoes, peas, onion, coriander, cumin, salt and red pepper.
Place bread crumbs in shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk with fork or wire whisk. Shape potato mixture by tablespoonfuls into about 1-inch balls. Roll balls in bread crumbs to coat, then dip into egg mixture and coat again with bread crumbs. Place on cookie sheet. Spray tops of balls with cooking spray.
Bake 10 to 14 minutes or until light golden brown and hot. Serve warm with chutney.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g