MASHED POTATOES-ON-A-STICK

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Fair food made easy! Serve these quick-fix mashed potatoes on-a-stick to guests and rake in the rave reviews.

Provided by Jessica Walker

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pouch Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes (your choice in flavor)
2 cups hot water
Shredded cheese, if desired
Cooked bacon pieces, if desired
Vegetable oil for deep frying
1 egg
1 cup milk
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
6 or 7 bamboo skewers

Steps:

  • Make mashed potatoes as directed on pouch, using 2 cups hot water. If desired, stir in a handful of shredded cheese or bacon pieces. Refrigerate 15 minutes to cool.
  • Cover cookie sheet with waxed paper. With hands, shape 18 to 21 balls using 2 tablespoons potato mixture for each. Place on cookie sheet. Freeze potato balls 30 minutes to set.
  • Meanwhile, in Dutch oven or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 350°F. In medium bowl, beat egg and milk; stir in flour, salt and baking powder until smooth.
  • In batches of 4 or 5, dip each potato ball into batter; tap off excess against side of bowl. Fry about 4 minutes, turning once. With slotted spoon, remove from oil; set on paper towels. Thread 3 potato balls onto each skewer.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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