Tuna Croquettes

Ingredients

• :
• 1/2 cup chopped onions (white finely diced, or scallions)
• 1/4 cup chopped red bell peppers
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 2 cups mashed potatoes (best if you use chilled leftovers)
• 2 cans (5 oz. each) tuna, drained, flaked (important to purchase albacore tuna or use fresh flaked white fish)
• 1/2 cup Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses
• 1 egg, beaten
• 25 RITZ Crackers, crushed (about 1 cup)
• 2 cups oil
• Method:
• COOK onions, bell peppers and crushed red pepper in skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 10 min. or until onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Mix with potatoes, tuna and cheese; cool completely.
• SHAPE tuna mixture into 12 (3-inch-long) logs. Dip in egg, then roll in cracker crumbs to evenly coat all sides of each.
• HEAT oil in large saucepan to 375°F. Add tuna logs, in batches; cook 6 min. or until evenly browned, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.