Instructions: Mix potatoes, shortening, 2 egg yolks and cayenne. Beat until smooth, then cool. Mix ham with remaining egg yolk and cook until mixture thickens.

Chill. Take a large tablespoon of the potatoe mixture, make a hole in the center, put a large teaspoon of the chopped ham inside, close the hole and form a ball. Roll in bread crumbs, then in egg, again in bread crumbs, and fry in hot deep fat for about 5 minutes. Drain.

Makes 8.

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