Irish Potato Balls


Yield: 6 servings

6 - New potatoes, peeled
2 tablespoons - Unsalted butter
1/4 cup - Sour cream
1/2 teaspoon - Salt
1/8 teaspoon - White pepper
1 - Egg
1 tablespoon - Scallions, minced
1 tablespoon - Parsley, minced
2 tablespoon - Unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup - Parmesan cheese, grated
Parsley sprigs, for garnish

Combine potatoes and water to cover in a saucepot, over a moderate flame.
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 parsley.
Mix well.

Shape into 2-inch diameter balls (2 per portion).
Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours.

Place into an ungreased baking pan.
Brush with melted butter.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Bake at 375F for 15-20 minutes, until lightly browned.
Arrange onto a serving platter.
Garnish with parsley sprigs.
Serve hot.

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