Loaded Baked Potato Puffs With Smokey Marinara

• 2 cups Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes
• 1 cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded
• 14 cup fully cooked and crumbled bacon (about 3 strips)
• 1 tablespoon green onion, plus 1/2 tsp green onion (for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup dried and pre-seasoned breadcrumbs
• 3 cups canola oil
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce

1. Stir together first 6 ingredients (through egg, reserving 1/2 tsp of green onion for garnish), just until well blended.
2. Form mixture in to 1 TBSP spheres.
3. Roll in bread crumbs, coating completely.
4. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
5. Line large plate with napkins.
6. In medium-sized, tall-walled pot, heat oil at medium high heat for 5 minutes.
7. Gently lower puffs, one at a time, in to hot oil.
8. Fry about 2-3 minutes, turning once after the first minute, until golden brown on all sides.
9. Several puffs can share the pot at the same time; just take care that they aren't touching each other or the wall of the pot.
10. Remove puffs from hot oil with a slotted spoon and place on lined plate to remove any excess oil.
11. In a small bowl, heat marinara and BBQ sauce in microwave for 2 minutes.
12. Stir.
13. Garnish with remaining green onion.
14. Serve warm puffs on a platter with smokey marinara for dipping.

potatoes, gouda cheese, bacon, green onion, ground cumin, egg, breadcrumbs, canola oil, marinara sauce, barbecue sauce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/loaded-baked-potato-puffs-with-smokey-marinara-475587 (may not work)