Sweet Potato & Plantain Croquettes Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato & Plantain Croquettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spicy Dipping Sauce; 4 each poblano chiles, roasted, seeded and quartered; 2 each jalapeno peppers, halved; 1 cup tomatillo salsa; 1 cup KRAFT MAYO Real Mayonnaise; 4 tsp. lime zest Safeway 3 ct For $1.00 thru 02/09; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice Safeway 3 ct For $1.00 thru 02/09; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/4 tsp. salt and black pepper; Sweet Potato & Plantain Croquettes; - PHILADELPHIA Original Cream Cheese, softened; 1 qt. sweet potatoes, oven roasted, mashed; 1 qt. plantains, oven roasted, mashed; 1 cup whole milk; 2 tsp. minced fresh garlic; 1 qt. cooked chicken, finely chopped Whole Foods 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09; 1 cup green onions, chopped; 1/2 cup jalapeno peppers, finely chopped; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 cup flour; to taste salt and black pepper; 8 each eggs, beaten; 1 qt. RITZ Crackers, finely crushed

Servings: persons

Spicy Dipping Sauce
4 each poblano chiles, roasted, seeded and quartered
2 each jalapeno peppers, halved
1 cup tomatillo salsa
1 cup KRAFT MAYO Real Mayonnaise
4 tsp. lime zest Safeway 3 ct For $1.00 thru 02/09
1/4 cup fresh lime juice Safeway 3 ct For $1.00 thru 02/09
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 tsp. salt and black pepper
Sweet Potato & Plantain Croquettes
- PHILADELPHIA Original Cream Cheese, softened
1 qt. sweet potatoes, oven roasted, mashed
1 qt. plantains, oven roasted, mashed
1 cup whole milk
2 tsp. minced fresh garlic
1 qt. cooked chicken, finely chopped Whole Foods 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09
1 cup green onions, chopped
1/2 cup jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 cup flour
to taste salt and black pepper
8 each eggs, beaten
1 qt. RITZ Crackers, finely crushed

1
Spicy Dipping Sauce: Process chiles, jalapeno peppers and salsa in food processor until smooth; transfer to bowl.
2
Stir in mayonnaise, lime zest, juice, cilantro, salt and black pepper until blended.
3
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
4
Sweet Potato & Plantain Croquettes: Mix cream cheese, potatoes, plantains, milk and garlic in 6-qt.
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bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment on low speed 1 min., stopping after 30 sec.
6
to scrape bottom and side of bowl.
7
Add chicken, onions, peppers and cumin; beat 30 sec.
8
Add flour, salt and black pepper; beat on low speed just until blended.
9
(Note: Add more flour if mixture is too soft to shape.)
10
Shape potato mixture into 84 croquettes (or into 21 croquettes for trial recipe), using #30 scoop to portion batter for each.
11
Refrigerate at least 30 min.
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or up to 1 hour.
13
For each serving: Dip 3 croquettes in egg, then roll in cracker crumbs until evenly coated.
14
Fry in 350 degrees F-deep fryer 2 to 3 min.
15
or until golden brown.
16
Serve with about 1/4 cup Spicy Dipping Sauce.

975

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spicy Dipping Sauce, 4 each poblano chiles, roasted, seeded and quartered, 2 each jalapeno peppers, halved, 1 cup tomatillo salsa, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato & Plantain Croquettes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet Potato & Plantain Croquettes

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Variations & substitutions

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