Description
Loaded mashed potato balls are so crispy on the outside but soft, fluffy and creamy on the inside. Impress your guests at potlucks, parties and holiday dinners!
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 3 cups chilled mashed potatoes
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 1/4 cup chives, chopped
- Pepper, to taste
Breading:
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 medium eggs, beaten
- 1 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Combine the filling ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir to mix well.
- Prepare the breading stations with one bowl of flour, one bowl of beaten eggs and one bowl of panko bread crumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese.
- Dust your hands with flour and use an ice cream scoop to measure the balls. Pat them gently to form them into balls and roll them in the palm of your hands to get them perfectly round.
- Dust them immediately with flour and set aside. Repeat until you have 24 flour-dusted balls.
- Drop a ball into the egg mixture and use a spoon to flip it over until fully coated. Lift the ball with the spoon and tilt the spoon at the edge of the bowl to drain off any excess egg.
- Drop it in the panko mixture and use another spoon to dredge it fully. Pat in any excess bread crumbs. Set aside and repeat with the remaining balls.
- Fry in batches in hot oil over medium-high heat until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- [If baking] Bake at 400°F for 5-10 minutes or until browned.
- Dish and serve hot.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Substitute chives – Try substituting chives with some chopped parsley or fresh green onions.
- Add a cheesy center – Press a cube of hard cheese into the center of the balls before coating it in bread crumbs for a gooey cheesy center. Try mozzarella or sharp cheddar or experiment with other cheeses!
- Add more flavor – Try adding a little sour cream or cream cheese to your loaded mashed potatoes for more flavor. Or add some minced garlic for garlicky balls.
- Scroll up to RECIPE TIPS for more useful tips, suggestions and ingredient substitutions.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins