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Mashed Potato Balls

Mashed Potato Balls - crispy fried mashed potato balls loaded with bacon and cheddar cheese. The best recipe to use up leftover mashed potatoes. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 174 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cold leftover mashed potatoes
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup real bacon bits
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Italian parsley leaves chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • oil for deep frying

Instructions

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  1. Place the mashed potatoes in a large bowl and let them stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Stir in the egg, bacon bits, cheddar cheese, and chopped parsley.
  2. Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls, rolling them in bread crumbs to ensure they are well coated. Place the potato balls in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes to help them retain their shape.
  4. In a skillet, heat 1 inch (2.5 cm) of oil to 375°F (190°C). Fry the potato balls in batches, cooking them quickly. As soon as they turn light brown, remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Recipe Source: Taste of Home.
  • IMPORTANT: make sure your mashed potatoes are not the loose kind, or else the potato balls will get disintegrated while deep-frying. DO NOT over fry, as soon as the breadcrumbs turn light brown, take them out of the oil. They will continue to brown after removing from the oil.

Nutrition Information

Serving 6people Calories 174kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 185mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 174

% Daily Value*

Serving 6people
Calories 174kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 185mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

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