Smiley Fries

Ingredients

 * 1 cup mashed potatoes
 * ¼ cup flour
 * 3 Tbsp breadcrumbs
 * 3 Tbsp cornstarch
 * 1 egg, lightly beaten
 * 2 tsp salt
 * 1½ tsp pepper
 * Canola oil
 * Ketchup

Directions

 * 1) In a large bowl mix mashed potatoes, flour, breadcrumbs, cornstarch and egg.
 * 2) Season with salt and pepper.
 * 3) Mash with a fork until a dough forms.
 * 4) Roll dough out between two pieces of waxed paper to ¼ inch thick.
 * 5) Carefully peel off the top piece of waxed paper.
 * 6) Cut out 1½-inch circles, using the rim of a glass.
 * 7) Using the end of a drinking straw, cut out two circles for the eyes
 * 8) Use a spoon to cut out a mouth.
 * 9) Pour canola oil into a large pot to a depth of 2 inches.
 * 10) Heat until it reaches 350°F on a deep-fry thermometer. (Or add a pinch of dough to the oil; when it sizzles, the oil is ready.)
 * 11) Working in batches, cook fries in oil until golden brown and crispy, 2 to 4 minutes, flipping halfway through.
 * 12) Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate; sprinkle with salt. Serve with ketchup.