Pork Croquettes

Directions

1. 1
   Cook and stir onions, jalapeno peppers and crushed red pepper in small skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 10 min.
2. 2
   or until onions are crisp-tender.
3. 3
   Combine meat, potatoes and cheese in large bowl.
4. 4
   Add onion mixture; mix well.
5. 5
   Cool completely.
6. 6
   Shape into 15 (3-inch) sausage-shaped croquettes.
7. 7
   Dip croquettes, 1 at a time, in egg then in cracker crumbs, turning to evenly coat both sides of each croquette.
8. 8
   Heat oil in large saucepan to 375F.
9. 9
   Add croquettes in batches; cook 3 min.
10. 10
    on each side or until golden brown on both sides.
11. 11
    Drain on paper towels.
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    Serve warm.