Oven-Baked Potato Cheddar Croquettes (comfort food)

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Oven-Baked Potato Cheddar Croquettes

 

3 large russet potatoes or use 4 medium

2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

1/4 cup butter, very soft

3 medium green onions, finely chopped

1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

1 large egg, slightly beaten

1 tablespoon seasoning salt or use white salt to taste

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 pinch cayenne pepper

1 pinch garlic powder, optional

2 1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers

 

Bake the potatoes in a 350 degrees oven for about 1 to 1 1/4 hours depending on

the size of you potatoes. Cool, place in a large bowl then mash with a fork or a

potato masher. Add in the remaining ingredients except the crushed Ritz

crackersand mix very well to combine and adjust all seasonings to taste. Shape

about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of mixture into a ball. Roll into the cracker crumbs and

place on a baking sheet. Press down with hands to flatten JUST slightly (or you

can leave them round, I like to flatten slightly). Repeat with remaining

mixture. Set oven to 350 degrees and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 12.