Mashed Potato Balls

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4.5

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    15 balls

  • Calories

    124 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    International

Mashed Potato Balls

Fried Leftover Mashed Potato Balls, sinfully golden and crispy on the outside, but soft on the inside. These easy potato bites are simply delicious, and ridiculously easy to make. The best way to use up leftover mash from big celebrations like Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter, these potato balls are a big hit with kids and adults alike. Serve them as a snack or a nice appetizer.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes leftover
  • 2 egg
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon italian herbs
  • salt a pinch
  • black pepper a pinch
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Mix the parmesan and herbs with the breadcrumbs, then add the flour to a separate dish.
  2. Beat the eggs, season with salt and pepper.
  3. With your hands, shape 15 potato balls (more or less, depending on the size), then coat each one of them with flour, then dip into the egg, shaking off the excess egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  4. Refrigerate for at least half an hour to firm up.
  5. Heat up the oil into a deep pan, then fry the potato balls for 3-4 minutes until golden.
  6. You might have to repeat the process a few times, depending on the size of your pan.

Notes

  • Since the mashed potatoes are already well season, you only need a bit of parmesan and herbs to be mixed with the breadcrumbs for extra taste.
  • And there's a tip if you want super crispy potato balls: REFRIGERATE THE BALLS FOR AT LEAST HALF AN HOUR BEFORE FRYING. In this way, they are firm, and the outside will crisp up nicely, giving you a lovely golden colour.
  • The amount of oil used depends entirely on how big your frying pan is, I would say you need at least one cup, but might need more though.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 124kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 123mg (5%) Potassium 133mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 30IU (1%) Vitamin C 6.5mg (7%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 124 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 124kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 123mg 5%
Potassium 133mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 30IU 1%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 7%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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