Richard Krause's Mashed-Potato Croquettes

Ingredients

• 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes
• 1 tablespoon potato flour or cornstarch
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 scallion, diced
• 1 tablespoon red bell pepper, diced
• 1 tablespoon yellow bell pepper, diced
• 2 cups peanut oil for frying
• 4 tablespoons creme fraiche
• 2 tablespoons finely julienned prosciutto

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)

    75 calories; 6 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 3 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 20 milligrams cholesterol; 98 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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12 croquettes

Preparation

1. Mix everything together but creme fraiche, peanut oil and prosciutto. Form mixture into 12 equal-size flat ovals.
2. Deep-fry the ovals in oil heated to 375 degrees until brown on both sides. Do not crowd. Drain on paper towels.
3. Top each with 1 teaspoon creme fraiche and a pinch of julienned prosciutto. Arrange on serving platter.

10 minutes