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Fried Mashed Potato Balls

This Fried Mashed Potato Balls recipe is perfect for all holiday gatherings. They’re crispy on the outside while being soft and melt-in-your-mouth on the inside. Any time I make these they fly off the table, and people can never stop raving about them.

These little bites of seasoned cheese potatoes coated in a crispy panko breading are the perfect appetizer or comfort food.

Fried Mashed Potato Balls

Fried Mashed Potato Balls

Fried Mashed Potato Balls

This Fried Mashed Potato Balls recipe is perfect for all holiday gatherings. They're crispy on the outside while being soft and melt-in-your-mouth on the inside. Any time I make these they fly off the table, and people can never stop raving about them.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 c. leftover mashed potatoes
  • 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2/3 c. shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp. thinly sliced chives
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 egg, beaten
  • 1 1/3 c. panko bread crumbs
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

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