Potato puffs

Ingredients :

• 3 medium potatoes, peeled
• ¾ cup water
• 50g butter
• ¾ cup plain flour
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup grated Gruyére cheese
• 2 spring onions, chopped
• ½ tspn nutmeg
• vegetable oil

  Preparation and Cooking Instructions

1. Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender; drain, mash and set aside.
2. Place water and butter into a pan, bring to the boil, add flour and stir over low heat. Allow mixture to cool slightly. Beat in eggs a little at a time. Transfer mixture to medium bowl.
3. Combine potato and egg mixtures, add cheese, spring onions and nutmeg.
4. Heat oil in a deep pan. Gently lower heaped tablespoons of mixture into hot oil and cook over medium high heat 5 minutes or until puffed and golden. Drain on absorbent paper and serve immediately.