Ingredients
3 medium baking potatoes, peeled
1 & sliced
1/4 cup (1 oz) shredded low-fat
1 swiss or cheddar cheese
1/4 cup nonfat cream cheese product
1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
1 tbsp nonfat margarine
1 1/2 tsp prepared or dijon mustard
1/4 tsp hot sauce
1/8 tsp salt
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 3/4 cup coarsely crushed corn flakes
1 vegetable cooking spray
Directions
Cook potato in boiling water for 20 minutes, or until tender; drain.
Transfer to bowl. Beat potato at medium speed until smooth. Add
cheese, and next 6 ingredients. Beat well. Divide mixture into 10
equal portions and shape into balls. Dip in egg white and roll in
cereal. Place on a baking sheet coated with nonstick spray. Bake at
400F for 10-15 minutes or until crisp and golden. Yield: 5 servings
(166 calories per serving).
Servings: 5 servings
Potato Croquettes Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Vegetable
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