Description
Fried Mash Potato Balls are the ultimate comfort food, delivering a crispy golden exterior and a fluffy, cheesy interior. Perfect as appetizers or snacks, these delightful bites combine the warmth of mashed potatoes with your favorite flavors, making them an irresistible addition to any gathering. Easy to prepare and customizable with various ingredients, they’re sure to impress at parties or cozy evenings alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar or Mozzarella)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko preferred)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm mashed potatoes with shredded cheese until melted.
- Form small golf-ball-sized spheres from the mixture.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with beaten eggs and another with seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Dip each ball in egg and coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry potato balls in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels before serving hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg