Potato Croquettes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. cooked mashed potatoes
2 eggs, beaten
2 to 4 Tbsp. buttermilk
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1 1/2 c. crushed round buttery cracker crumbs (about 40 crackers)
1/4 c. butter or margarine, melted
1/2 tsp. paprika
chives (optional)

Preparation

Combine the first 6 ingredients; mix well.
Divide mixture into 8 portions; shape into croquettes.
Roll in cracker crumbs. Place on a lightly greased 15 x 10 x 1-inch jellyroll pan; cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
Combine butter and paprika; drizzle over croquettes.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden.
Garnish croquettes with chives, if desired.
Yields 8 servings.