Ingredients

  • 4 cups Potatoes, peeled and diced
  • Salted water to cover
  • 2 cups Fine bread crumbs
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened.
  • 1 cup Italian, flat leafed parsley, minced.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese of choice
  • 1 tsp. granulated garlic
  • 1/2 tsp. Sweet Paprika
  • 1 tblsp. tamari or soy sauce.
  • salt and pepper, to taste.
  • 1/4 cup milk or half and half.
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 inches Vegetable or Peanut oil, at the bottom of a pan.
  • 3/4 cup mayo
  • 1 tblsp. chipotle in adobo sauce.

Method

  • Boil the potatoes in the salted water until just tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Combine drained potatoes with softened cream cheese, and all other ingredients, except eggs.
  • Use an electric beater to mash the mixture without making a paste. Taste and season accordingly.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Chill mixture for 1/2 hour or more.
  • Heat oil to 350 F. Form dough into 2 inch balls. Fry until golden, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Serve with chipotle mayo.
  • Blend Mayo with chipotle in adobo sauce.