Craving a comforting and satisfying appetizer? These crispy and flavorful beef cheddar potato croquettes are the perfect choice. Made with mashed potatoes, crumbled beef, and melted cheese, they’re sure to be a hit.

Beef-Cheddar Potato Croquettes

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 5 dozen

Ingredients:

• 4 cups cold mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
• 6 slices cooked beef, crumbled
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon minced chives
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 40 Ritz crackers, crushed
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Barbecue sauce, Dijon-mayonnaise blend or ranch salad dressing

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, crumbled beef, cheddar cheese, eggs, sour cream, chives, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2. Shape the mixture by tablespoonfuls into balls.
3. Roll the balls in cracker crumbs.
4. Place the coated balls on parchment-lined baking sheets.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
6. Combine the butter and paprika and drizzle over the croquettes.
7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) until golden brown, about 18-20 minutes.
8. Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce.

Enjoy!

Note:

• You can make and freeze these croquettes for up to 3 months.
• For freezing, make the croquettes, drizzle with the butter mixture, and then transfer them to freezing containers.

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• Hearty Beef-Cheddar Potato Croquettes

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Craving a comforting and satisfying appetizer? These crispy and flavorful beef-cheddar potato croquettes are the perfect choice. Made with mashed potatoes, crumbled beef, and melted cheese, they’re sure to be a hit.