Leftover Mashed Potato Balls
Leftover mashed potatoes are mixed with shredded cheese, green onion and bacon, then coated in breadcrumbs and fried until crispy. The ultimate way to use up leftover mashed potatoes!
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups cold leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 2-3 green onions sliced
- 4 slices bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cold mashed potatoes, cheese, green onions, bacon, garlic salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Shape into 1-inch balls. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and water. Place breadcrumbs in a shallow dish.
- Heat 2 inches of oil to about 275 degrees, in a large Dutch oven or deep saute pan.
- Fry potato balls, 5-6 at a time, until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.