Ingredients
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3 large russet potatoes (or use 4 medium)
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2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
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1/4 cup butter, cubed
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
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1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt (or to taste) or 1 teaspoon white salt (or to taste)
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (can use more)
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 cup parmesan cheese
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2 1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
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1 large egg, slightly beaten
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1 -2 green onion, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes until fork-tender, transfer to in a large bowl then mash with a potato masher or a fork until fluffy.
- Add in the remaining 10 ingredients; mix very well to combine and adjust all seasonings to taste; cool slightly then mix in the egg.
- At this point you may refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Shape about 3 tablespoons of mixture into a ball.
- Roll into the cracker crumbs and place on a baking sheet.
- Press down with hands to flatten just slightly.
- Repeat with remaining mixture.
- Set oven to 375 degrees and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.