Place softened potatoes in a large bowl and mash. If potatoes were just boiled, place in refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to cool before proceeding.

Add onions, corn, corn meal, cheese, paprika, salt & pepper and gently combine with a spatula.

Roll about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into balls, (It will make about 15 of them) place them on a dish and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

While balls are chilling, pour enough oil (I used vegetable) into a pan with raised sides so that the oil goes up about 1/2 inch. Turn burner to medium and let oil heat up.

Take balls out of the refrigerator and roll in breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl until fully coated.

Once oil is hot (check by flicking some water into it & hearing a sizzle), place 4-5 balls at a time into the oil. Fry for about 2 minutes per side until golden on all sides. Remove from oil and drain on a towel.

Garnish with parsley and/or more chopped green onion and serve while warm.