Mashed Potato Balls

Name: Mashed Potato Balls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 15 balls
Ingredients: 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes; 2 eggs; 1 cup flour; 2 cups breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon parmesan; 1 teaspoon Italian Herbs; A pinch of salt and black pepper; Oil to fry

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
15 balls
Calories
124 kcal
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
International

Mashed Potato Balls

Willa Mcdonald

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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 leftover mashed potatoes
2 eggs
1 cup flour
2 cups breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon parmesan
1 teaspoon Italian Herbs
A pinch of salt and black pepper
Oil to fry

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Instructions

Mix the parmesan and herbs with the breadcrumbs, then add the flour to a separate dish.
Beat the eggs, season with salt and pepper.
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.
Refrigerate for at least half an hour to firm up.
Heat up the oil into a deep pan, then fry the potato balls for 3-4 minutes until golden.
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 (4%) 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%