Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes
  • 2 chicken stock cubes
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 3 slices bacon, finely chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated cheese
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1 zucchini, grated
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups dry breadcrumbs
  • vegetable oil (for frying)

Method

  • Peel, chop and cook potatoes (boil, steam or microwave) until tender.
  • Mash the potatoes until smooth.
  • Crumble the chicken stock cubes into 1/4 cup boiling water and stir until dissolved.
  • Melt butter in a pan and add the bacon and onion and cook until the onion is soft.
  • Combine all remaining ingredients except for eggs and breadcrumbs and oil.
  • Mix well.
  • Roll tablespoons of mixture into balls.
  • Dip in egg and roll in breadcrumbs to coat.
  • Heat oil in a large frying pan and shallow fry balls until browned all over and crisp.
  • Drain on paper towels and serve.