Description
Discover the secret to crispy bliss with these delicious mashed potato balls, perfect for using up leftover mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped chives
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Mix the leftover mashed potatoes with mozzarella, pecorino, chives, paprika, thyme, sea salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl until evenly blended.
- Shape the mixture into small balls, roughly the size of a golf ball, and arrange them on a tray.
- Prepare a breading setup with flour in one shallow bowl, whisked eggs in another, and seasoned breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Coat each potato ball first in flour, then dip it into the eggs, and finally roll it in the breadcrumbs.
- Heat about an inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until it reaches around 350°F.
- Carefully add the potato poppers in batches, ensuring they have enough space to fry evenly.
- Cook each popper for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce like spicy aioli or tangy ketchup.
Notes
- These poppers are best served immediately for maximum crispiness.
- Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or herbs based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: mashed potato balls, crispy potato poppers