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Mashed potato balls on a plate with chives sprinkled on top.
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Mashed Potato Balls

Mashed potato balls are impossible to resist! They have creamy mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, and bacon inside and are crispy on the outside.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mashed potato balls, potato balls
Servings: 28 balls
Author: Kristen Stevens

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds peeled potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 ounces cooked and crumbled bacon
  • 1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons minced chives
  • 3 large eggs, divided
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup cooking oil

Instructions

  • Cut the peeled potatoes into quarters and put them into a pot. Cover them with 1 inch of water then bring the pot to a boil.
  • Boil until the potatoes are soft, about 12-15 minutes. Drain the water, then put the potatoes back into the pot.
  • Add the butter and salt to the potatoes and mash them well with a potato masher. Put them into the fridge, uncovered, and let cool.
  • When the potatoes are cold, add the bacon, cheddar cheese, chives, and 1 egg to the mashed potatoes and mix well.
  • In a wide bowl, whisk the remaining 2 eggs with 2 tablespoons of water. Add the panko to another wide bowl. 
  • Use a medium-sized cookie scoop to scoop out 28 balls. Dip the balls first into the egg and then into the panko. Move all the rolled balls to a cookie sheet or a plate. 
  • Heat the oil in a high-sided frying pan. Working in 2-3 batches, fry the mashed potato balls just until they turn golden.

Notes

This is a great recipe to use leftover mashed potatoes, like these Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes. You'll need about 3 cups of leftover mashed potatoes to make this recipe. 

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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