Recipe: Irish Eggs (like Scotch Eggs using mashed potatoes)

IRISH EGGS

10 eggs, boiled and peeled
2 pounds peeled potatoes, cooked
3 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons fresh chopped rosemary
20 soda crackers, finely crushed
Oil for frying
Additional Dijon mayonnaise (for serving)

Mash potatoes with beaten eggs, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt and rosemary. Add cracker crumbs; mix well.

Divide potato mixture into 10 portions. Press a boiled egg into each portion, covering entire egg with potato.

Deep fry for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown. Cut in half and serve with a Dijon mayonnaise.

Makes 10 servings
From Terry,Tx
Source: Houston Chronicle, March 11, 1998