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Mashed Potato Balls
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Mashed Potato Balls

Mashed Potato Balls - crispy fried mashed potato balls loaded with bacon and cheddar cheese. The best recipe to use up leftover mashed potatoes. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: American Recipes
Cuisine: potatoes
Keyword: Mashed Potato Balls
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 174kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cold leftover mashed potatoes
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup real bacon bits
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • oil for deep frying

Instructions

  • Place the mashed potatoes in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Stir in the egg, bacon bits, cheddar cheese and chopped parsley.
  • Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
  • Shape into 1-in. (2.5cm) balls; roll in bread crumbs, make sure the bread crumbs are attached to the potato balls. Put in the refrigerator for 15 - 30 minutes to retain the shape.
  • In a skillet, heat 1 in. (2.5cm) of oil to 375°F (190°C). Fry potato balls, a few at a time, very quickly. As soon as they turn light brown, remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe Source: Taste of Home.
IMPORTANT: make sure your mashed potatoes are not the loose kind, or else the potato balls will get disintegrated while deep-frying. DO NOT over fry, as soon as the breadcrumbs turn light brown, take them out of the oil. They will continue to brown after removing from the oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 6people | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 185mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g