Potato Croquettes

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl, combine the leftover mashed potatoes, cheese, milk, flour, rosemary, dried onion, paprika, salt and the egg yolk in a bowl.
2. 2
   Stir it together well until it becomes smooth and uniform.
3. 3
   Use a large ice cream scoop to scoop out uniform portions of the batter and form them into croquettes.
4. 4
   You should get 8.
5. 5
   Have the lightly beaten whole egg set up in a bowl and the breadcrumbs set up in another bowl.
6. 6
   Dip each croquette in the egg before coating it in the breadcrumbs, then set them on a small platter once theyre breaded.
7. 7
   Take a large skillet and fill it with about 2 inches of vegetable oil.
8. 8
   Heat it up over medium high heat.
9. 9
   It will shimmer and start to bubble a little when its hot enough.
10. 10
    Pan fry the croquettes in two batches of four so that the pan doesnt get over crowded.
11. 11
    They need to cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side to get golden brown and crispy.
12. 12
    Remove them to a plate lined with paper towel to blot them and repeat with the second batch.
13. 13
    Once they are all done, serve them immediately and enjoy!