Potato Croquettes

• 3 lb. potatoes (8 medium), pared and cubed
• 1 1/4 tsp. salt, divided
• 1/2 c. hot milk
• 1/4 c. butter or margarine
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 3 eggs
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
• 2 1/2 c. fresh bread crumbs
• 1/2 c. vegetable oil

1. Place potatoes in large saucepan.
2. Add water to cover and 1 teaspoon of the salt.
3. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until water comes to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer about 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender; drain.
5. Place in large bowl.
6. Add milk, butter, pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; beat or mash until smooth.
7. Stir in 1 of the eggs and onion. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
8. Divide mixture into 12 equal pieces.
9. With floured hands, shape each piece into a log.

potatoes, salt, hot milk, butter, pepper, eggs, onion, bread crumbs, vegetable oil

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=456468 (may not work)