DoCs Deep-Fried Mashed Potato Balls

By: Gord DoC Routley

Ingredients:

Shortening or deep fryer
1/4 cup water
2 Tbsp shortening
3/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
2 cups mashed potatoes (about 3 medium potatoes)
NOTE: I sometimes use mashed sweet potatoes or half mashed potatoes and half mashed sweet potatoes for an interesting and yummy variation.

Instructions:

Heat 2 or 3 inches Crisco to 365ºF in deep fryer or deep saucepan. Combine water, 2 tablespoons shortening, salt and pepper in medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Stir in flour. Cook and stir until mixture forms ball. Cool slightly, about 2 minutes.

Beat egg in by hand. (Dough will be very thick.) Add potatoes. Mix well.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls a few at a time, into shortening or deep fryer heated to 365ºF. Fry for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown. Turn as needed for even browning. Remove with slotted metal spoon. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

Servings: 6

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About the Author:

DoC is a professionally trained Chef, now retired from cookery. He still cooks every day for his family and loves to entertain. This recipe is from his own "black cookbook" collection of great recipes he has collected over the last 40 years. DoC now is the webmaster and host of many self-help websites. See his main site here for a list of them all at http://www.pcmedixwebs.com.


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