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Mom's Potato Puffs

By: PATTI PEARSON

"My mother would always cook extra mashed potatoes so us kids could have these delicious puffs the next day. Over the years I have experimented with her basic recipe and sometimes will add grated cheddar cheese, chopped green onions and bacon bits to the mixture. I have also added corn niblets for a really different tasting puff."

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Prep Time:
10 Min

Cook Time:
5 Min

Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 Servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed potatoes
1 egg, beaten
1 quart vegetable oil for deep frying

Directions

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix in the mashed potatoes and egg until well blended.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or heavy deep skillet to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). Carefully drop the potato mixture by spoonfuls into the hot oil, and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from oil to drain on paper towels.

Footnotes

Editor's Note
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.