Cheese stuffed potato fritters

* Exported from MasterCook *

Cheese stuffed potato fritters

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Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheese Potatoes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut in eighths
1/3 cup butter, softened
5 egg yolk
2 tablespoons parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
pinch nutmeg
1/2 package 8 ounce mozzarella cheese cut in slices
all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups Italian bread crumbs
vegatable oil

Cook potatoes in boiling water to cover 15 minutes or until potatoes are
tender; drain. Combine potatoes and butter in a large mixing bowl; beat at
medium speed with electric mixer until smooth. Add yolks and next 4
ingredients, stirring well. Divide potato mixture into 10 portions. Wrap each
portion around a slice of cheese; shaping into an oval. Lightly dust each
with flour; dip in beaten egg and dredge in Italian Bread crumbs. Refrigerate
20 minutes. Pour oil to a depth of 4 inches in a dutch oven Heat to 340
degrees. Fry fritters a few at a time, 8 minutes, turning once. Serve
immediately.

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