Deep Fried Mashed Potatoes

Deep Fried Mashed Potatoes

Courtesy of Idaho Potato Commission 4 Servings • 20 Min. Prep Time • 40 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
2 Idaho® potatoes, peeled and cut
1/4 c. milk
1/4 c. butter
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1 Tbsp. chicken base
1/4 c. scallions, chopped
pinch nutmeg
1 c. flour
4 eggs
1/2 c. buttermilk
4 c. Japanese bread crumbs

Directions:

1. Place potatoes in boiling water and cook until soft. Drain water from potatoes and return potatoes to pan. Add milk, butter, salt, white pepper, chicken base, scallions, and nutmeg; mash until smooth.

2. Spread on sheet pan and cool. When cool, form into cakes. When formed dredge in flour, then eggs whisked with buttermilk, and coat well with breadcrumbs. Place in deep fryer and cook until golden brown.

* Recipe courtesy of Houlihans, Egan, MN