Tuna Croquettes

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Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 6

Ingredients

tablespoons butter or margarine

tablespoons finely chopped onion

cloves garlic, finely chopped

cups Betty Crocker™ Potato Buds™ mashed potatoes (dry)

1 1/2

cups warm milk

pouch (6.4 oz) tuna in water, flaked

1/2

teaspoon salt

tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1/4

cup vegetable oil

1/4

cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs

Directions

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1

In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until tender.
2

In medium bowl, stir dry potatoes, onion mixture and warm milk until well mixed. Stir in tuna, salt and parsley.
3

In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Roll 1 tablespoon potato mixture at a time into patties or oval shapes; roll each in bread crumbs. Cook in oil 2 minutes on each side or until light brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Expert Tips

For thicker breading, dip breaded croquettes into milk and then roll in the bread crumbs again.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 290
Calories from Fat: 130

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 15g; 23%
Saturated Fat 5g 24% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 25mg; 8%
Sodium: 410mg; 17%
Potassium: 500mg; 14%
Total Carbohydrate: 26g; 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Sugars 3g
Protein: 12g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 6%; 6%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 8%; 8%
Iron: 6%; 6%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 1/2 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;