Tuna-Stuffed Potato Croquettes Recipe

Name: Tuna-Stuffed Potato Croquettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. baking potatoes (about 5) , peeled, quartered Safeway 2 pkg For $5.00 thru 02/09; 2 cups oil, divided; 1 small green pepper, finely chopped; 1/3 cup finely chopped onions; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves; 1 can (5 oz.) white tuna in water, drained, flaked; 2/3 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1/4 cup chopped green olives, divided; 1 egg, beaten; 1/4 cup flour; 1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise

Servings: persons

2 lb. baking potatoes (about 5) , peeled, quartered Safeway 2 pkg For $5.00 thru 02/09
2 cups oil, divided
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 can (5 oz.) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
2/3 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup chopped green olives, divided
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise

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Cook potatoes in boiling water 20 min.
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or until tender; drain.
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Place in medium bowl; mash until smooth.
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Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.
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Meanwhile, heat 2 tsp.
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oil in medium skillet on medium heat.
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Add peppers, onions, garlic and oregano; cook 5 min., stirring occasionally.
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Remove from heat.
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Stir in tuna, cheese and 2 Tbsp.
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olives.
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Heat remaining oil in medium saucepan to 375 degrees F. Using lightly floured hands, shape potato mixture into 8 (3-inch) balls, using about 1/3 cup potato mixture for each.
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Make large indentation in center of each; fill with about 1/4 cup tuna mixture, pressing tuna mixture into center of ball to completely enclose filling.
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Re-roll into balls, if necessary.
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Beat egg in small bowl; place flour in separate bowl.
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Dip potato balls, 1 at a time, in egg, then roll in flour until evenly coated.
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Add potato balls, 2 at a time, to hot oil; cook 5 to 6 min.
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or until golden brown.
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Drain on paper towels.
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Mix remaining olives and mayo.
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Serve with the warm potato balls.

1712

kcal

Calories

152

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. baking potatoes (about 5) , peeled, quartered Safeway 2 pkg For $5.00 thru 02/09, 2 cups oil, divided, 1 small green pepper, finely chopped, 1/3 cup finely chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Tuna-Stuffed Potato Croquettes falls under the Seafood 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.

Tuna-Stuffed Potato Croquettes

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