Mama Kaye's Salmon Breakfast Croquettes

For the one-year anniversary of their big move, the President and First Lady passed along this recipe: an old favorite, from the girls' godmother and family friend "Mama Kaye" Wilson. Enjoy! I haven't tried this, yet so posting here for safekeeping. :)

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 15 croquettes, about

Ingredients

• 8  ounces  baked salmon, flaked (or poached)
• 2  large eggs, beaten
• 2  cups mashed potatoes
• 1  small  white onion, diced
• 5  garlic cloves, minced
•  salt and pepper
• 6  tablespoons all-purpose flour
•  peanut oil, for frying

Directions

1. Mix the salmon, eggs, mashed potatoes, onion and garlic in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the flour to bind the mixture together.
2. Form the mixture into golf-ball-size balls. Refrigerate 1 hour or up to overnight.
3. Heat about 1 inch of peanut oil in a large straight-sided skillet until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325 degrees.
4. Fry the croquettes, in batches, until crisp and golden on one side, 3 to 4 minutes, adjusting the heat as necessary. Turn and cook until golden on the other side, 1 to 2 more minutes. Drain on paper towels.
5. Serve and enjoy!