Almond Potato Puffs
["1/4 c. water", "2 Tbsp. (1/4 stick) butter", "3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour", "1 egg", "1 1/2 c. cooked, mashed or riced potatoes", "salt and freshly ground pepper", "freshly grated nutmeg", "1/2 c. chopped blanched almonds", "oil"]
["Combine the water and butter in small saucepan and bring to boil over high heat.", "Remove from heat; add flour, all at once, and beat until smooth.", "Add egg, blending thoroughly.", "Let cool. Add potatoes to flour-egg mixture and blend well.", "Season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg.", "Flour hands lightly, shape mixture into tablespoon-size balls.", "Roll balls in chopped nuts.", "Pour oil into a deep fryer or large saucepan and heat to 375\u00b0.", "Fry balls in batches until golden, about 5 minutes.", "Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.", "Yield: 2 servings."]
["water", "butter", "flour", "egg", "potatoes", "salt", "nutmeg", "blanched almonds", "oil"]