TUNA-STUFFED POTATO CROQUETTES

Tuna-Stuffed Potato Croquettes image

Is there anything better than a warm potato croquette? Yes! That same croquette-made with a deliciously seasoned tuna stuffing.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 2h15m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 lb. baking potatoes (about 5) , peeled, quartered
2 cups oil, divided
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 can (5 oz.) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
2/3 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup chopped green olives, divided
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo

Steps:

Cook potatoes in boiling water 20 min. or until tender; drain. Place in medium bowl; mash until smooth. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.
Meanwhile, heat 2 tsp. oil in medium skillet on medium heat. Add peppers, onions, garlic and oregano; cook 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in tuna, cheese and 2 Tbsp. olives.
Heat remaining oil in medium saucepan to 375ºF. Using lightly floured hands, shape potato mixture into 8 (3-inch) balls, using about 1/3 cup potato mixture for each. Make large indentation in center of each; fill with about 1/4 cup tuna mixture, pressing tuna mixture into center of ball to completely enclose filling. Re-roll into balls, if necessary. Beat egg in small bowl; place flour in separate bowl. Dip potato balls, 1 at a time, in egg, then roll in flour until evenly coated.
Add potato balls, 2 at a time, to hot oil; cook 5 to 6 min. or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Mix remaining olives and mayo. Serve with the warm potato balls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g