BBQ Pork & Potato Croquettes

Instructions

1. Line rimmed baking pan with parchment paper; line second rimmed baking pan with paper towel.
2. In a large skillet, cook pork over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until browned and internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F, breaking up pork with side of spoon.
3. Stir in barbecue sauce and cook 1 minute or until heated through.
4. Put flour, whisked eggs and breadcrumbs in 3 separate shallow dishes.
5. In a large bowl, stir mashed potatoes, cheese, salt, pepper and pork mixture.
6. Shape potato mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls; dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
7. Dip potato balls in eggs and breadcrumbs to coat, and place on parchment paper-lined pan.
8. Wipe out skillet; add oil and heat over medium heat 1 minute or until hot.
9. In 2 batches, add potato balls and cook 4 minutes, turning to brown all sides.
10. With slotted spoon, transfer to paper towel-lined pan. Makes about 24 croquettes
11. Serve croquettes garnished with green onions along with barbecue sauce for dipping, if desired.