Oven-Baked Potato Cheddar Croquettes

Ingredients

• 3 large russet potatoes (or use 4 medium)
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup butter (very soft)
• 1-2 green onions, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 large egg, slightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons seasoning salt (or use 1 teaspoon white salt or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch garlic powder (optional)
• 2 1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers

Directions

1. 1

   Bake the potatoes in a 350 degree oven for about 1-1-1/4 hours depending on the size of your potatoes.

2. 2

   Cool remove the skin and place in a large bowl then mash with a fork or a potato masher.

3. 3

   Add in the remaining ingredients except the crushed Ritz crackers; mix very well to combine and adjust all seasonings to taste.

4. 4

   Shape about 1/3-1/2 cup of mixture into a ball.

5. 5

   Roll into the cracker crumbs and place on a baking sheet.

6. 6

   Press down with hands to flatten JUST slightly (or you can leave them round, I like to flatten slightly).

7. 7

   Repeat with remaining mixture.

8. 8

   Set oven to 350 degrees and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.