Québec Deep Fried Mashed Potatoes

By JimMac

Ingredients

• 2 cups mashed potatoes
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup shredded cheese
• oil for deep frying

Preparation

Step 1

Method:

Mix cheese into mashed potatoes; season potatoes to taste.

Shape mashed potatoes into golf-ball sized balls. Freeze the potato balls for 2 hours or longer.

Make a batter (see Miscellaneous section). Gently dip the mashed potato balls into the batter, being careful that all exposed potato is coated with the batter.

Deep fry in hot oil (375˚F) until golden brown. Serve immediately.