Description
These crispy Fried Mashed Potato Balls are loaded with savory bacon, spicy jalapeno, and gooey cheese, making them a perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Potato Balls:
- 2 green onions, diced
- 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups shredded colby jack cheese
- 1 1/2 jalapeno, diced
- 1 cup crumbled cooked bacon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 2–3 cups neutral oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Potato Mixture: In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes with green onions, cheese, jalapeno, bacon, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Balls: Whisk eggs in a bowl and place bread crumbs in a separate bowl. Shape potato mixture into balls, coat in eggs, then in bread crumbs.
- Fry the Potato Balls: Heat oil in a skillet. Fry the balls until golden brown on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato ball
- Calories: 660 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
