Ingredients

• 2 cups mashed potatoes (plain — no milk or butter)

• ½ cup dry bread crumbs

• 2 Tbsp cornstarch

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• 4 tsp black pepper

• Oil for frying

Optional dips: ketchup, mustard, ranch

Directions

1. Mix the dough In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, bread crumbs, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Stir until smooth and fully blended.

2. Shape the fries Lightly flour your work surface. Roll the mixture to ¼‑inch thickness. Cut rounds using a 2‑inch floured cookie cutter, re‑rolling scraps as needed. Use a drinking straw to poke two small circles for eyes. Use a spoon to press a curved mouth.

3. Fry Heat ½ inch of oil in a skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F. Fry rounds in small batches, 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle lightly with salt.

4. Serve Enjoy warm with ketchup, mustard, or ranch.

Nutrition

(Per 6 Fries)

131 calories Fat: 7 g (1 g saturated) Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 208 mg Carbohydrates: 14 g (0 sugars, 2 g fiber) Protein: 2 g