Fried Mashed Potato Balls are a delicious snack or side dish made with seasoned mashed potatoes, cheese, and chives, coated in breadcrumbs and fried until golden and crispy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes leftover or freshly made
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup chives chopped
- 1 cup breadcrumbs for coating
- 2 pieces eggs beaten
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- as needed tablespoons oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, and chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Form the mixture into balls, about the size of a golf ball.
- Dip each ball into the beaten eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the potato balls in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.8mg