Dad'S Potato Croquettes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. cold mashed potatoes
4 eggs, beaten
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1 c. Italian flavored bread crumbs
salt
pepper
1/2 tsp. onion powder
vegetable oil (for frying)

Preparation

Combine mashed potatoes, eggs and Parmesan in a large bowl. Mix well with a fork (do not use an electric mixer).
Add bread crumbs.
Season to taste with salt, pepper and onion powder. Shape mixture into logs about 3-inches long and 2-inches wide.
Pour 1/4-inch oil into a large skillet; add a few croquettes.
Saute until browned on the bottom. Turn and brown the other side.
Drain on paper toweling; keep warm on a paper towel lined, ovenproof dish in warm, 200\u00b0 oven while sauteing remaining croquettes. Makes 5 generous servings.