Tuna Croquettes
Prep time25 min
Total time37min
ServingsMakes 12 servings.
Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped onions
- ¼ cup chopped red bell peppers
- ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 cans (5 oz. each) tuna, drained, flaked
- ½ cup shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses
- 1 egg, beaten
- 25 RITZ Crackers, crushed (about 1 cup)
- 2 cups oil
Preparation
- Cook onions, bell peppers and crushed red pepper in skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 10 min. or until onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Mix with potatoes, tuna and cheese; cool completely.
- Shape tuna mixture into 12 (3-inch-long) logs. Dip in egg, then roll in cracker crumbs to evenly coat all sides of each.
- Heat oil in large saucepan to 375°F. Add tuna logs, in batches; cook 6 min. or until evenly browned, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
Recipe Tips
- Cooking Know-How
For best results, use chilled leftover mashed potatoes. - Serving Suggestion
This recipe also makes a great main dish. Each serving is about 3 croquettes. - Special Extra
Serve with aioli, a garlic-flavored mayonnaise.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 160 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 10g | |
| Saturated fat 2.5g | |
| Cholesterol 30mg | |
| Sodium 270mg | |
| Carbohydrate 11g | |
| Dietary fiber 1g | |
| Total sugars 1g | |
| Protein 7g | |
| Vitamin A | 4 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 6 %DV |
| Calcium | 6 %DV |
| Iron | 4 %DV |