Spinach Goat Cheese Croquettes

Submitted by gtara

"Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry: I love this simple recipe. It's perfect as a appetizer or served with a salad as a light entree."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 24 Croquettes
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 680.38 g package Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes, prepared as package directed
• 59.16 ml butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced finely
• 118.29 ml red bell pepper, medium dice
• 1.23 ml dried thyme
• 1.23 ml salt
• 0.61 ml black pepper, freshly ground
• 226.79 g fresh goat cheese
• 709.77 ml fresh Baby Spinach
• 2 eggs, beaten well
• 236.59 ml flour
• 473.18 ml breadcrumbs

directions

1. Place Mashed Potatoes (prepared according to package directions) in a large mixing bowl.
2. In a medium sauté pan melt Butter over medium high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté lightly until translucent, do not brown garlic at all. Next add Red Bell Peppers, Dried Thyme, Salt and Black Pepper. Sauté about 1 minute, just enough time to sweat the bell pepper a little. Add this mixture to the mashed potatoes.
3. Next add Baby Spinach and fresh Goat cheese to the mashed potatoes, etc. Spread on a parchment lined baking sheet. Place in the refrigerator until cool and.
4. Place eggs, flour and breadcrumbs in their own individual bowls.
5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. Using a round cookie cutter. Or a ice cream scooper. Form uniform sized patties. Dredge in egg, then flour, and finally in the breadcrumbs.
7. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.