Description
Delicious and crispy bites made from leftover mashed potatoes, perfect for snacks or appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes (or freshly made)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (parmesan or cheddar)
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Combine the mashed potatoes, cheese, and seasoning in a bowl. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Beat the egg in a separate bowl.
- Form small balls of the potato mixture, about the size of a golf ball.
- Dip each ball first in the egg, then roll it in breadcrumbs until well-coated.
- Heat the oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Test the oil by dropping in a few breadcrumbs; they should sizzle.
- Carefully add the potato balls and fry in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For best results, use cold leftover mashed potatoes to help the mixture hold together. Avoid overcrowding the pan while frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: mashed potatoes, fried snacks, appetizers, comfort food, crispy bites