Irish Potato Balls
6 servings

6  whole peeled new potatoes
2  tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4  cup sour cream
1/2  teaspoon salt
1/8  teaspoon white pepper
1  slightly beaten egg
1  tablespoon finely minced scallions
1  tablespoon finely minced parsley
2  tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1/4  cup grated parmesan cheese
parsley sprig, as garnish

Combine potatoes and water to cover in a saucepot, over medium heat.  Bring to a 
boil and simmer until potatoes are tender.  Drain well and mash until smooth.  
Add 2 tablespoons butter, sour cream, salt, white pepper, egg, scallions, and 
minced parsley, mix well.  Shape into 2-inch diameter balls (2 per portion).  
Cover and chill for 2-24 hours.  Place into an ungreased baking pan.  Brush with 
melted butter and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.  Bake @ 375 degrees for 15-20 
minutes, until browned lightly.  Arrange onto a serving platter.  Garnish with 
parsley sprigs.  Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 173 - Calories from Fat 105
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 61%, Protein 9%, Carbohydrate 30%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 12g, Saturated Fat 6g, 
Cholesterol 63mg, Sodium 279mg, Total Carbohydrate 13g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 
0g, Protein 4g, Vitamin A 472 units, Vitamin C 8 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 1 
units
  
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