Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
2 cups mashed potatoes
1/4 lb. canned green chilies, rinsed and chopped (wear rubber gloves)
6 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
2 Tbsps. cilantro or parsley, chopped
2 Tbsps. masa harina or cornmeal
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1 cup vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup salsa
Instructions
Combine first 7 ingredients in a bowl. Mix thoroughly, adding enough water for mixture to hold together. Form dough into patties. Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium high heat. Fry fritters 3-4 minutes per side or until well browned. Transfer cooked fritters to paper towels to drain. Serve with salsa.
