Linguica & Parmesan Croquettes

Ingredients

Step 1
28 oz. Bountiful Harvest Complete Instant Mashed Potato Flakes
          RFS Item 31514
16 oz. Linguica (Portuguese style sausage), 1/4" diced, cooked
6 oz. Villa Frizzoni Grated Parmesan Cheese
        RFS Item 70076
8 oz. SilverBrook Grade AA Unsalted Butter 
        RFS Item 73410
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. Culinary Secrets Ground Black Pepper
         RFS Item 24108
2 tsp. Culinary Secrets Ground Paprika
         RFS Item 24188
4 quarts water, boiling

Step 2
64 oz. liquid eggs, beaten
16 oz. all-purpose flour
16 oz. Panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs)

Directions

Step 1
1. In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, sausage, cheese, butter, salt, pepper and paprika.
2. Add the boiling water and stir to incorporate.
3. Chill the potato filling.

Step 2
1. Using a #24 scoop, portion the potatoes into 1.5 oz. ovals.
2. Place eggs, flour and bread crumbs in separate bowls.
3. Bread the croquettes by dipping each into flour, egg, then bread crumbs.
4. Deep fry the croquettes at 350 F for 2 to 3 mniutes or until golden brown.

Yield: 54 servings (3 oz. each)