• 2 cups mashed potatoes
• 1/4 lb. canned green chilies, rinsed and chopped (wear rubber gloves)
• 6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 Tbs. cilantro or parsley, chopped
• 2 Tbs. masa harina or cornmeal
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
• 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 cup salsa

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.

Per serving: calories 381, fat 28.0g, 65% calories from fat, cholesterol 45mg, protein 12.9g, carbohydrates 21.1g, fiber 2.4g, sugar 4.0g, sodium 835mg, diet points 10.0.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.9, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 1.0, Lean meat: 1.5, Fat: 4.6, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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