Potato Croquets #SP5

Official Contest Entry: Simply Potatoes 5Fix. This appetizer is a hit at any party, fried breaded mash potatoes with a gooey cheesy center, whats not to love!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 24-26 croquets

Ingredients

• 1  lb  Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes
• 3  eggs (mostly the yolks)
• 2  cups  Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 8  ounces mozzarella cheese (any cheese works but mozzarella i feel is the best)
• 14  fluid ounces  oil (for frying)

Directions

1. 1. Mix the potatoes in with the egg yolks (i like to put just a little bit of the egg whites from one of the eggs).
2. 2. Cut cheese into julienne strips that are about a 1/2 in long, no bigger than your thumb.
3. 3. With your hands form the mash potatoes around the cheese into a shape that's best described as "Twinkies" shape.
4. 4. Roll the croquet's into the bread crumbs.
5. 5. in a large fry pan, fry in the oil until crispy brown then prepare to enjoy one of the tastiest appetizers of all time.