Potato Magics

Directions

1. 1
   Place quartered potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover.
2. 2
   Heat to boiling.
3. 3
   Reduce heat and simmer over medium heat for 25 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
4. 4
   Drain water, mash potatoes and allow to cool.
5. 5
   Saute chopped onions in olive oil until clear.
6. 6
   Add onions, cracker or bread crumbs, salt and pepper to potatoes and remash them.
7. 7
   Coat a cookie sheet with a nonstick vegetable cooking spray.
8. 8
   Roll mixture into balls with your hands and place the balls on the cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Brush them with beaten egg yolks.
10. 10
    Bake until crusty brown, about 45 minutes in a 400° oven.
11. 11
    Serve as appetizer side dish, snack or even with brunch.
12. 12
    Yield:
13. 13
    about 24 large or 72 small puffs.