Description
Crispy and golden on the outside, these Fried Mashed Potato Balls are stuffed with creamy mashed potatoes and cheese, making them the perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cold mashed potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into 1-inch balls and set them aside on a tray.
- Set up a breading station: place flour in one shallow bowl, beat eggs in a second, and breadcrumbs in a third.
- Roll each mashed potato ball first in flour, then dip into beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry the potato balls in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Remove fried potato balls using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg