Description
These Fried Mashed Potato Balls are a crispy and cheesy appetizer perfect for any gathering. Made with cold mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, bacon, and spices, these bite-sized treats are sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
Scale
Mashed Potato Balls:
- 3 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Coating:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Other:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Sour cream or ranch for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the Mashed Potato Balls: In a large bowl, mix together mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, bacon, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form the Balls: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Coat the Balls: Place flour, eggs, and panko in three separate shallow bowls. Roll each potato ball in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Balls: Heat vegetable oil to 350°F. Fry the potato balls in batches for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with sour cream or ranch for dipping.
Notes
- Chilling the potato balls helps them hold their shape while frying.
- For a variation, consider adding jalapeños or using mozzarella instead of cheddar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes plus chilling time
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Deep-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 potato balls
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
