Almond Potato Puffs

• 1/4 c. water
• 2 Tbsp. (1/4 stick) butter
• 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 c. cooked, mashed or riced potatoes
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 c. chopped blanched almonds
• oil

1. Combine the water and butter in small saucepan and bring to boil over high heat.
2. Remove from heat; add flour, all at once, and beat until smooth.
3. Add egg, blending thoroughly.
4. Let cool. Add potatoes to flour-egg mixture and blend well.
5. Season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
6. Flour hands lightly, shape mixture into tablespoon-size balls.
7. Roll balls in chopped nuts.
8. Pour oil into a deep fryer or large saucepan and heat to 375u0b0.
9. Fry balls in batches until golden, about 5 minutes.
10. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
11. Yield: 2 servings.

water, butter, flour, egg, potatoes, salt, nutmeg, blanched almonds, oil

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=774324 (may not work)