Description
These Fried Mashed Potato Balls are a crispy, cheesy, and flavorful way to enjoy leftover mashed potatoes. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish, these golden-brown balls are easy to make and even easier to eat!
Ingredients
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For the Mashed Potato Balls:
- 1 1/2 cups leftover mashed potatoes (cold from fridge from previous 1-3 days)
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (packed)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 TBSP chopped chives or scallions
- 1/8 tsp salt and pepper
- 1/4-1/3 cup flour
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup panko
- oil for frying (avocado oil, peanut oil, or vegetable oil)
- optional sour cream for dipping
Instructions
- STEP 1: PREP THE POTATOES – In a medium bowl, combine cold leftover mashed potatoes with cheddar, chives, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper.
- STEP 2: SCOOP INTO BALLS – Use a cookie scoop to form small balls and chill if needed.
- STEP 3: PREPARE THE COATING – Set up flour, egg, and panko in separate bowls. Coat each ball in flour, egg, and panko.
- STEP 4: FRY THE MASHED POTATO BALLS – Heat oil, fry balls until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Notes
- Leftover mashed potato balls can be frozen and air fried later.
- If you have extra mashed potatoes, simply double the recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mashed potato ball
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 22mg
