Appetizer for 19

Fried Mashed Potato Balls

Name: Fried Mashed Potato Balls
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 19 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups leftover mashed potatoes; 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp chopped chives; 1/8 tsp salt and pepper; 2/7 cup flour; 1 large egg; 3/4 cup panko; oil for frying (optional); optional sour cream

Mashed potatoes, cheddar, and chives form crisp panko-coated balls fried until golden and heated through.

$0.10per serving $

35 minstart to table

19servings

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp chopped chives
1/8 tsp salt and pepper
2/7 cup flour
1 large egg
3/4 cup panko
oil for frying (optional)
optional sour cream

Steps

Mix the mashed potatoes, cheddar, garlic powder, chives, salt, pepper, and flour in a medium bowl.
Shape the mixture into 19 small balls and chill them for 10 minutes.
Beat the egg in one shallow bowl and place the panko in another shallow bowl.
Coat each potato ball in egg, then roll it in panko until covered.
Heat 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet to 350 F and fry the balls in batches for 2 to 3 minutes, turning until golden.
Drain the potato balls on a paper towel and serve warm.