A healthier, homemade alternative to store-bought Pirate Booty, children of all ages love this recipe. You can make the mashed potatoes a couple of days in advance and then have your children help mix together ingredients and roll into balls.

2 C. mashed potatoes*
2 eggs
1/2 C. parmesan cheese (optional)
Fresh parsley
Salt and pepper
Bread crumbs for coating

Preheat oven to 350 F. Mix potatoes, eggs, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper together well. Roll into balls the size of ping pong balls. Coat each ball with bread crumbs and lay on lined cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until the outside starts to brown and turn crispy.

* To make 2 C. mashed potatoes, boil 4-5 russet potatoes in large pot of water until very tender. Cool, peel and mash.