Ingredients:
2 lbs potatoes, peeled
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 small onions, finely chopped onions or 2 -4 finely chopped green onions
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (optional)
1/4 cup vegetable oil ( more as needed)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley ( or to taste)
seasoning salt ( can use white salt)
black pepper
2 eggs, beaten
flour, for coating
dry breadcrumbs
Directions:
Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water until fork-tender; drain and place in a large bowl.
Mash the potatoes (DO NOT add any butter, milk or cream) and combine with the egg yolks and the Parmesan cheese; mix well.
In a small frypan, saute the onions and garlic (if using) in oil until golden; add to the potato mixture, along with the parsley, chopped green onion, salt and pepper, stir until smooth.
Shape into small balls.
Coat the balls in flour, then in the beaten egg, and then coat with dry bread crumbs.
Chill for 2 or more hours in the fridge.
Remove from fridge.
Heat the oil to 375 degrees; deep-fry until golden.
***NOTE*** if dedired 1/2 – 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese can be added also along with the egg yolks and the Parmesan cheese to the hot potato mixture when mashing.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 120 min.
Time total: 125 min.