Chicken Mashed Potato Fritters

Name: Chicken Mashed Potato Fritters
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 appetizer servings
Ingredients: 1 lb potato, peeled and cut into 2 " pieces (russet or Idaho); 2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken; 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind; 2/3 cup fine dry breadcrumb; vegetable oil, for frying

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Recipe by Sharon123

A new and refreshing way to enjoy mashed potatoes! From Southern Living magazine.

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READY IN: 40mins

YIELD: 8 appetizer servings

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

lb potato, peeled and cut into 2 " pieces (russet or Idaho)
2

teaspoons salt, divided
1 ¹⁄₂

cups chopped cooked chicken
¹⁄₂

cup shredded parmesan cheese
1

large egg, lightly beaten
¹⁄₄

cup sour cream
¹⁄₂

teaspoon dried thyme
¹⁄₂

teaspoon garlic powder
¹⁄₂

teaspoon pepper
¹⁄₄

teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
²⁄₃

cup fine dry breadcrumb
vegetable oil, for frying

DIRECTIONS

Bring potatoes, 1 teaspoons salt, and water to cover to a boil in a small saucepan. Cook 20 minutes or until tender; drain and mash potatoes.
Stir together mashed potatoes, remaining 1 teaspoons salt, chicken, and next 7 ingrdients(through lemon rind). Chill mixture 1 hour. Shape into 2" balls.
Place dry breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Roll balls in breadcrumbs, coating evenly.
Pour oil to a depth of 4" into a Dutch oven or fryer; heat to 370*F. Fry fritters, in batches, 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on wire racks on paper towels, and serve immediately. Serve with Lime Cayenne Mayonnaise(recipe posted separately).

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