Description
Crispy and golden fried mashed potato balls filled with cheddar cheese, chives, and a hint of cayenne pepper, perfect as a side dish or a snack!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chives, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
For Coating
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, minced red onion, chives, garlic, cayenne pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Prepare coating stations: Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl and place panko bread crumbs in another shallow bowl.
- Shape the balls: Use a cookie scoop to measure out 1 1/2-inch balls of the mashed potato mixture. Roll each portion into a ball using your palms.
- Dredge the balls: Dredge each ball first in the beaten egg, ensuring it is fully coated, and then roll it in the panko bread crumbs. Place the coated balls on a plate. Repeat until all the mashed potato mixture is used.
- Heat the oil: Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Test if the oil is ready (approximately 360°F) by placing the end of a wooden spoon in the oil. If bubbles form around the spoon, the oil is ready.
- Fry the potato balls: Carefully place a few balls at a time into the oil, frying them until golden brown on all sides. Monitor closely to avoid overcooking. Avoid overcrowding the oil during frying.
- Drain and season: Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried balls from the oil and transfer them onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve: Serve the fried mashed potato balls hot with your favorite dip.
Notes
- If you have leftover bacon, crumble it and add it to the mashed potato mixture for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
