Parsnip Croquettes

• 2 lbs parsnips, pared,cut into 2 inch lengths and fully cooked
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (Optional)
• pepper
• 1 pinch mace
• 4 -6 tablespoons butter or 4 -6 tablespoons lite olive oil

1. Process parsnips in food processor until mixture is pureed but still has small lumps.
2. Place parsnips in a mixing bowl and add Eggs, Flour,Parsley, Salt, Pepper, Mace& Jalepeno.
3. Mix until well blended.
4. Cover and put in refrigerator for 1 hour or until very cold.
5. Shape mixture into patties 3" x 1/2" thick.
6. Put 4 tbsp butter (or oil), into a skillet, heat.
7. Cook croquettes apprx 8 min each side until then are well browned.
8. Be gentle whrn you turn them.
9. Keep warm until you serve them.

parsnips, salt, eggs, flour, parsley, pepper, pepper, mace, butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/parsnip-croquettes-11081 (may not work)