Description
Indulge in the crispy, cheesy delight of Fried Potato Balls! These irresistible bites are a fantastic way to repurpose leftover mashed potatoes into a flavorful snack or appetizer. With a crunchy panko coating and a soft, cheesy center bursting with bacon and chives, they’re perfect for parties, game nights, or any casual gathering. Easy to prepare and highly customizable to suit various tastes, these potato balls are sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauces for an extra flavor boost!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- ⅔ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped chives
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1⅓ cups panko bread crumbs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine leftover mashed potatoes, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Form the mixture into balls about 1-2 inches in diameter.
- Dip each ball in the beaten eggs followed by coating generously with panko breadcrumbs.
- For frying, heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 375°F. Fry balls in batches for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Alternatively, place the balls in an air fryer at 375°F for around 10 minutes until crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg