Mashed Potato Balls
Everyone loves mashed potatoes and we usually have way too many leftovers. If you can't figure out what to do with the leftover mashed potatoes, just take a look at this 25 minute recipe.
Ingredients
- 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 3 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp thinly sliced chives
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 egg beaten
- 1 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes with cooked bacon, cheddar, chives, and garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper. Stir until all ingredients are incorporated.
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Place eggs and panko in separate shallow bowls. Use a small cookie scoop to scoop 1” to 2” balls of mashed potato mixture. Roll into a ball in your hands, then dredge first in egg and then in panko. Repeat until all mashed potatoes are used.
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Heat 3” of oil in a large cast iron skillet until candy thermometer reads 375°. Fry potato balls in batches until golden on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on a paper towel lined plate and season immediately with more salt.
