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Ingredients
- 2 large baking potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon flour
- salt and pepper
- 1 egg white
- finely crushed potato chips (about 3 cups)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 788g | |
| Calories 1696 | |
| Calories from Fat 753 | 44% |
| Total Fat 85.63g | 107% |
| Saturated Fat 25.06g | 100% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1225mg | 51% |
| Potassium 6066mg | 173% |
| Total Carbs 215.57g | 57% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.4g | 75% |
| Sugars 5.18g | 3% |
| Protein 26.88g | 43% |
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