---Spinach Croquettes with Cheese---

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SPINACH CROQUETTES (WITH CHEESE)

 

2 pounds spinach, trimmed

1 onion, chopped

3 eggs, beaten

1 cup grated Gruyere cheese

1 cup breadcrumbs

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 tbs olive oil

1 tbs unsalted butter

 

Set a pot of water to boil and salt it. Add spinach and onion and cook until

spinach wilts. Drain. Squeeze dry. Chop spinach and onion and place in bowl

along with eggs, cheese and breadcrumbs. Mix well, add salt and pepper. Form the

spinach mixture into 16 small croquettes. Let stand 10 min. before frying. Place

oil and butter in skillet, heat. In batches add croquettes to the skillet, brown

them without burning. Serve hot or at room temp. MAKES 16 PIECES.*