Potato Croquettes

Ingredients

• 4 cups mashed potatoes
• 0.5 cups grated Romano cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 2 tablespoons imitation bacon bits
• 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup Italian-style dried bread crumbs
• 1 quart vegetable oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheese, eggs, parsley, bacon bits, onion flakes, salt, and pepper. Form mixture into patties, then dredge patties in bread crumbs.

2. 2

   Pour oil 1/2-inch deep in a large, heavy skillet. Heat oil over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Fry patties in hot oil, flipping to fry them on both sides until they are golden brown. Serve hot.