Fried Mashed Potato Balls

Ingredients

• 6 cups cold mashed potatoes
• 4 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 2¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1½ cup chopped green onions
• ¼ cup real bacon cooked and diced
• 1½ cup dry-toasted panko breadcrumbs
• oil for frying

Directions

1. Place the mashed potatoes in a bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. Stir in the egg whites, cheese, onions and bacon bits.
3. Shape into 1-inch balls or put it a pastry bag and pipe into 3½inch sticks then roll in breadcrumbs. Let stand for 30 minutes in the freezer.
4. In deep fat fryer set to 375°F, fry potato balls, a few at a time, for 2½ to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Serve warm.
5. Serving Suggestion: Serve with jalapeno pepper jelly