MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Croquettes De Pommes De Terre (Potato Croquettes) Categories: French, Potatoes, Fritters Yield: 8 Servings 2 lb Potatoes 4 tb Butter 3 Egg yolks 1 Egg Salt and pepper to taste 1/8 ts Ground nutmeg Melted butter 2 Egg whites Fine dry bread crumbs Peel potatoes and cut into chunks. Boil in salted water until potatoes are soft but not mushy. Drain potatoes and push through fine sieve or potato ricer. Return puree to saucepan. Over medium heat, shake the potatoes vigorously until all the moisture has evaporated and they are very dry. Beat in the butter. Beat together the egg yolks and the egg. Beat mixture into the potatoes. Add seasonings (salt, pepper, nutmeg). Beat until mixture is smooth. Butter a baking sheet and spread the mixture on it about 1" thick. Brush lightly with melted butter and chill in refrigerator until very firm. Cut potatoes into oblongs and shape quickly into croquettes. Dip in egg whites and bread crumbs and deep fry until golden on both sides. Drain on absorbent paper and serve immediately. From: Preston Pittman MMMMM