This hearty side dish tastes best when drowned in gravy.
4 cups cooked, peeled and grated potatoes (you will need 3 to 4 medium potatoes)
1 egg, lightly beaten with a fork
1/2 cup flour
Salt to taste
Croutons (optional)
Mix together potatoes, egg, flour and salt. Divide mixture into 5 moreor-less even lumps. Place 1 to 3 small croutons, depending on size, in the center of each lump (if using). Form into a well-packed ball around the crouton. Repeat for remaining 4 lumps.
Bring a pot of water to boil on the stove. Carefully lower balls into water. Boil in pot until balls float to the top (about 12 minutes). Remove from water with a slotted spoon; drain well. Serve at once, with gravy of your choice. Serves 3 to 5 as a side dish.